Resisted shoulder shrug in sitting ("Shoulder shrugs" Scapular elevation strengthening, with band, sitting)
Sit up straight with a resistance band looped firmly underneath your feet.
Hold the ends in each hand with your arms straight by your sides.
Gather up some tension in the band.
Keeping your gaze directly ahead and your posture upright, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears.
Control the movement against the pull of the band as you lower your shoulders back down to the starting position and repeat.
Required equipment: Resistance band, Chair
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