Modified Bruegger’s Exercise

Exercise Overview

This is an upper body mobility exercise that is best utilized to give yourself a body break from constant sitting. Here we simultaneously internally rotate the arms, protract the scapula, and flex the cervical and thoracic spine to end range. From here we transitions into a chin tuck, neutral spine, with your scapula retracted and shoulders externally rotate. Alternate between the two positions in a single fluid motion to relieve muscle tension.

Muscles Involved

Cervical SpineThoracic SpineShoulders (Glenohumeral and Scapulothoracic Joints)

Related Conditions

Upper Cross SyndromeForward Head PostureText Neck / Nerd NeckRib Joint PainHeadacheNeck Pain

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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