The Reverse Snow Angel exercise is a core and upper body strengthening exercise that involves lying on your stomach and moving your arms in a snow angel-like motion.
Muscle Groups:
Back
Upper Arms
Deltoids
Muscles:
Lats
Rear Deltoid (Shoulder)
Anterior Deltoid (Shoulder)
Biceps
Lateral Deltoids (Shoulder)
How to perform
To perform the Reverse Snow Angel exercise, follow these steps:1. Lie face down on a mat or comfortable surface with your legs straight and together.
2. Extend your arms out to the sides with your palms facing down.
3. Engage your core muscles and lift your chest and legs slightly off the ground.
4. Keeping your arms straight, slowly raise them up and over your head in a smooth, controlled motion.
5. Continue to move your arms until they meet above your head, then reverse the motion back to the starting position.
6. Repeat this movement for a set number of repetitions, aiming for full range of motion and keeping your core engaged throughout.
7. To increase the difficulty, you can hold light weights in your hands while performing the exercise.
It is important to perform this exercise with proper form to avoid strain or injury. Start with a few repetitions and gradually increase as your strength improves.
Equipment required
No equipment required