Exercise cues/tips:

• Start standing against a wall with the arms setup in a 90/90 position holding a dowel or broom 

• Slide the arms up the wall and back down, focusing on maintaining contact with the wall at all times

• Make sure not to let the back arch and keep the core engaged throughout 

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Muscle groups targeted:

• Middle and lower trapezius

• Thoracic

• Shoulders

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Exercise progression:

• Resistance band between arms

 

Exercise regression:

• Complete in supine with knees elevated

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❗Cho et al. (2017) described the following exercise among others as effective in improving thoracic mobility, extension strength and reducing forward head posture.

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