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

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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