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prone arm reach - beginner Trunk exercise
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  • beginner

prone arm reach

prone position arm elevation overhead and return to strengthen shoulder and upper back musculature

Starting position
prone
Joints
shoulder, thoracic spine
Muscles
deltoid, rotator cuff, trapezius, rhomboids
Goal
postural correction, stability, mobility
Type
isotonic concentric, active, isotonic eccentric

How it is done

Lie on the stomach with legs staright forward and arms by the side. Elevate one arm overhead by your side, arm back to starting position and repeat.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.