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You can incorporate a muscle activation sequence for rhomboid by pulling the shoulder blade in towards the spine on your inhale after the stretch. Inhale as you lift into this pose at least two more times, holding it for a little bit longer each time. The ‘Core-Four’ upper: rhomboid, levator scapula, pec-minor, and the rotator cuff (internal & external rotators).
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Hold this for a few breaths and release on an exhale.It’s incredibly common to jut your chin out in this pose and let your shoulders creep up toward your ears, so take a moment to roll your shoulders back and down, pulling your shoulder blades closer together as you pull your torso through your upper arms, and ease your chin back. You will lift your head as well, but you want to simply ease it up. Begin this exercise standing tall with your back and neck straight. Gently bend your head forward and reach outward until you feel a stretch to the shoulder. Whether you lift all the way to straight arms or not, keep in mind that you want your neck and head (cervical spine) to be on the same curve. Stretch your arms out from the body and clasp one hand over the other.If possible, straighten your arms and keep in mind that straightening them completely will arch your back quite a bit. Press the tops of your feet into the floor and inhale deeply as you begin to lift your head and chest. Lift your head and place your hands on the floor next to your shoulders, keeping your arms parallel and your elbows close to your body.