SCAPULAR RETRACTION

Your mother's advice about standing up straight was right. With proper posture, all of the head, neck, and upper-back musculature work together. This harmony leads to a kinetic chain effect that activates your entire body to keep your posture perfect.

1. Stand up tall and squeeze the shoulder blades back.
2. Hold the contraction for 5 seconds as if there is a winning lottery ticket between the shoulder blades.
3. Repeat throughout the day and you'll get posture that a mother will love.