Prone arm lift with elbows bent - Middle Trapezius

Prone arm lift with elbows bent - Middle Trapezius

Lie on your stomach and rest your forehead on a folded towel.
If advised, place a pillow under your chest.
Put your shoulder joints at a 90 degree angle from your body.
Turn your forearms and hands so that your thumbs point toward the ceiling.
Pull your shoulder blades back as you lift your arms off the surface.
Do not let your elbows turn up as you lift your arm.
This is a small motion.
Be sure to start the motion with your shoulder blades.
Your hands should stay higher than your elbows when you lift your arms.
Hold for a moment.

Required equipment: Towel, Pillow
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