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Doorway Lean Back

DOORWAY LEAN BACK

The doorway lean back is an exercise that stretches both scapular retractor muscles. Hold a doorway or other stable object like a squat rack with both hands crossed over and thumbs pointing downwards. Lean back leading with your mid back and use your arms to spread your shoulder blades away from each other. Hold this stretch for up to 30 seconds and then rest for 30 seconds.

Muscles Involved:

  • Rhomboids

  • Middle Trapezius

Related Conditions:

  • Upper Back Pain

  • Rhomboids Myofascial Pain Syndrome

  • Rib Joint Pain

  • Upper Cross Syndrome

  • T4 syndrome

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