Starting Position
- Lie face-down on a stability ball with your legs straight and your back flat.
- Hold a pair of 1 to 3 pound weights with your arms straight down in front of you.
Procedure
- Glide your shoulder blades toward your spine and lift your arms up and slightly out to the sides.
- Return to the starting position and repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions
Coaching Keys
- Initiate the movement with your shoulder blades, not your arms.
You Should Feel It
- Working your shoulders and upper back.
© Core Performance
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