Air Angel - Posture Correction Exercise and Upper Back Strengthening
Exercise Overview
Air Angel is a posture-focused upper back exercise commonly used to improve scapular control, thoracic extension, and overhead arm mechanics. It is often prescribed to address rounded shoulders, postural weakness, and reduced shoulder mobility associated with poor alignment.
Muscles Involved
Middle trapeziusLower trapeziusRhomboidsPosterior deltoidSerratus anteriorRotator cuffThoracic spinal extensors
Related Conditions
Rounded shouldersThoracic kyphosisPostural syndromeScapular dyskinesisShoulder impingementUpper back weaknessPoor overhead mobility