RHOMBO

The Rhombo is an exercise which focuses on primarily working the rhomboids. It strengthens the upper back surrounding the spine, helps with posture by straightening up our body and increases body language.
It also works scapula, shoulders, core and body stability.

Stand with one foot in front of your body, knees slightly bent.
The other leg is stretched to the back.
Make sure to put your body into an upright position by tucking in your stomach, sticking your chest out and looking straight.

The handles should be head high or slightly above.
Starting position is holding the handles with your elbows, forearms and hands parallel close together. Thumbs up.
Slightly bend your elbows, push wide past your body so your hands are shoulder high and your elbows align with your shoulder when looking to your side.
Release by slowly going back into the starting position.
Inhale when releasing, exhale when pulling.

Tips

  • When pulling stick your chest out so you feel more stretch and sensation

  • Slightly rotate your wrist outwards and bend your elbows inwards towards moving the end position for more intense feeling


You can perform this exercise with handles close together or apart.
If apart, make sure to grab the left handle with the right hand and vice versa and then just cross them.
Same applies for this exercise with resistance bands.

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