Upper thoracic and shoulder mobility: overhead with dowel
Shoulder and thoracic mobility exercise for overhead movement, using a stick or dowel.
- Holding a dowel with both hands, at least double-shoulder width apart to start
- raise the dowel above your head, keeping the shoulders and chest open and relatively relaxed
- take care not to over extend from the thoracolumbar region, as only the upper thorax and shoulders should create the movement
- incorporate deep breathing to further work on thoracic mobility
- repeat as needed (can move through the range or hold at certain ranges)