Here Are the 6 Exercises That Will Make You Feel 20 Again If You’re Over 40!

#4 – Rounded shoulders exercise

Rounded shoulders are the precursors of poor posture. This condition disrupts the normal function of the back, shoulders, and neck, puts pressure on your spine, and leads to back and shoulder blade pain.

Some of the causes of rounded shoulders include slouching, sitting for extended periods of time, sleeping in the fetal position, etc.
The following exercises will help you avoid rounded shoulders:

Sit with your back straight and legs crossed, have a partner sit behind you and place their feet on the lower part of your back with their legs straight, and pull your arms gently while moving their feet up your back until they reach the upper part of your spine.

Your partner should repeat the movement five times, from your lower back to your upper back.

Or, you can do the wall slide exercise by placing your back flat against the wall with shoulders straight and arms stretched up on either side of your head. Slowly bend your knees at a 45-degree angle and start sliding your back down and up the wall.

Following these exercises after a long day sitting at your desk at work will help you both avoid and fix rounded shoulders.