Stretching & Relief
Eagle Arms
This exercise provides an intense stretch for the muscles between the shoulder blades (rhomboids) and the upper back. It promotes scapular protraction and mobility.
- upper back
- shoulder blades
- rhomboids
- yoga
Instructions
How to do it
Cross your forearms in front of your body, one elbow over the other. Try to bring your palms together. Gently lift your elbows and allow your shoulder blades to glide outwards and forward.
Dosage
2 x 20–30 seconds
Important
Keep your neck long and relaxed; avoid shrugging your shoulders.
Common mistakes
- Shrugging shoulders towards ears
- Tensing the neck
- Holding your breath
- Keeping elbows too low
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.