by Danielle McNally for SHAPE.com
Do this move for perfect postureSpend all day at a desk and your posture can slip in Quasimodo territory. To counteract the slump, strengthen your rhomboids-upper back muscles that run from your spine to your scapula and help move your shoulder blades-with this proven move:
Seated Row (pictured above)
Works Upper back, shoulders, arms
1. Sit on the floor, legs extended in front of you. Wrap a resistance band around your feet and grasp each end, palms facing each other.
2. Bend arms and draw hands towards sides, elbows pointing behind you [shown]. Return to starting position. Do 3 sets of 12 reps.
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