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Reverse snow angel

A isolation exercise for the upper back and rear delts, with help from the traps, lower back. Equipment: no equipment.

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WorksUpper backRear deltsTrapsLower back

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lie face down, arms by your sides, palms down, chest just off the floor.
  2. Sweep the arms out and overhead without touching the floor
  3. Sweep back to the hips

Muscles worked

Reverse snow angel: 3D figure mid-rep with the upper back and rear delts highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

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