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Chair Seated W Pose

Improve posture & flexibility. Chair Seated W Pose stretches your upper back & shoulders. Perfect for desk workers!

Ms. Grey Smith
Ms. Grey Smith
@JustHer_grayTho

Required Equipment

Chair thumbnail
Chair

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

Sitting W Pose on a Chair
1. Positioning:
- Sit on the edge of the chair with your back straight and feet flat on the floor, about hip-width apart.
- Keep your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.

2. Starting Position:
- Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- Your palms should face forward. This is your starting position.

3. Movement:
- Slowly bring your arms back, bending your elbows and keeping them at shoulder level.
- Aim to form a "W" shape with your arms, bringing your shoulder blades together as you do this.
- Hold the position for a few seconds, feeling the stretch in your shoulders and upper back.

4. Return:
- Gradually return your arms to the starting position, extending them out to the sides again.

5. Repetitions:
- Repeat this movement for 8-12 repetitions, focusing on maintaining good posture throughout.

Tips:
- Keep your neck relaxed and avoid hunching your shoulders.
- Breathe deeply throughout the exercise, exhaling as you bring your arms back and inhaling as you return to the starting position.