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Seated Upper Back Hug

Sit upright, wrap both arms around your torso in a self-hug, and round your upper back while reaching your fingertips toward your shoulder blades.

30s holdBeginnerSeatedNo equipment

How to do the Seated Upper Back Hug

  1. Sit upright.
  2. Wrap both arms around your torso in a self-hug.
  3. And round your upper back while reaching your fingertips toward your shoulder blades.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Upper Back, Shoulders.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Postural Kyphosis.

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