Backward Press Shoulders Mobilization
Standing with the back to a rack upright, press the straight arm back into the post and hold, nothing moving; the back of the shoulder works.
How to do it
Setup
Back to a rack upright, standing tall, the straight arm hanging with its back against the post.
Steps
- Press the arm straight back into the post.
- Hold the push with the chest up and the shoulder down.
- Ease off slowly, then work the other arm.
Common mistakes
Rolling the shoulder forward to push: keep the chest open and the shoulder back. Bending the elbow: the arm stays straight. Arching the lower back into the push: ribs down; only the arm presses.
Breathing
Steady throughout; never held.
