If your shoulders feel stiff, your upper back feels rounded, or your chest feels tight after sitting, driving, cycling, lifting, or working at a computer, Foam Roller Angels can be a simple and effective mobility drill to add to your routine. This exercise combines three useful goals: Opening the front of the chest Encouraging upper-back extension Improving shoulder-blade movement Helping you feel how the ribs, spine, and shoulders work together Preparing the upper body for b

Can you reach both arms overhead without arching your lower back, flaring your ribs, or shrugging your shoulders toward your ears? Many people appear to have adequate overhead mobility—but only because their lower back compensates for a stiff upper back or restricted shoulders. That compensation may become more noticeable after: Sitting at a desk Driving for long periods Cycling Golfing Swimming Climbing Strength training Working with the arms in front of the body Repeated ov

Does your lower back feel tight after sitting, driving, running, cycling, golfing, or spending hours on your feet? Your first instinct may be to bend forward and stretch your back. But sometimes the area that feels tight is not the only area that needs attention. Limited motion through the front of the hips can make it harder to stand fully upright, extend the leg behind you, or move comfortably through activities such as walking, running, skiing, cycling, and golfing. The lu

Do your shoulders gradually roll forward as the workday continues? Maybe your upper back feels stiff after sitting at a computer, driving through the valley, or spending several hours looking down at your phone. You may try to correct it by sitting up straighter—but within a few minutes, you are back in the same position. That does not necessarily mean you need to “try harder” to maintain good posture. You may need more strength and endurance in the muscles that support your