How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (ONLY 1 EXERCISE!)

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In this FitnessFAQs we are going to cover how to fix rounded shoulders using only 1 exercise. I want to give you a move which can be done anywhere, anytime. Lets face it, if we need too much special equipment we simply won't do it. This exercise is named the reverse plank, table top or reverse bridge and can be done at home to correct bad posture.

Slumping shoulders aka rounded shoulders is the result of muscle weakness and also tightness. We are going to focus on strengthening up the external rotators and also promoting mobility into extension.

If you want to correct poor posture you're going to have to perform a movement which stretches what is tight and strengthen what's weak. This tutorial covers a range of progressions from complete beginner to more advanced.

Wether you're someone who's tight from training or from everyday life, this tutorial will help you construct a daily workout to fix bad posture.

[teatimescreations]

The actual exercise is reverse plank, but he is showing prep work and progression for those with weaknesses, and imbalances. This is a great tutorial, truly for beginners that can't just try the plank. That's how people hurt themselves doing diy fitness from videos that don't understand that some people are truly out of shape, and beginners. Great work from this channel.

[fabricioescobarcordova]

3 years ago this video helped me to recover from a shoulder injury (rotator cuff) and now I'm usign it with the Home Hero program to prevent injuries. Thank you for all your content, Daniel.

[Evensy]

To be honest @ 0:38 the band pull-apart works wonders. I do about 20-40 reps throughout the day and I've seen good results. 20 in the morning 20 at night or whenever you have time. You would feel your shoulder move back and be uncomfortable but that just means its working. Try to do it every day or at least 5x a week but if you workout 2-3x a week.


(You guys can look at Athlean x or Jeremy Ethier rounded shoulder for other types of way to use it)

[Forrestarabian]

Best channel on YouTube. Daniel, you’re helping me fix 30 years of tightness. Thanks.

[talha]

I never usually comment on YouTube, but after doing the excercise mentioned I can really feel my upper stiff back releasing the tension in muscles, awesome content 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[rooost]

0:38 Warm up 1 - Band pull aparts
0:56 Warm up 2 - Band shoulder dislocates

[sizzler]

This guy is reading my body and what I need!

[bullyproof]

Have to say, after qatching other calisthenics videos. Yours is by far the best. I had no idea how far off my technique was but your content is excellent. Thanks very much 👍

[machyavelli]

As always, quality instruction from DV. Been doing this exercise for a while and it definitely helps with shoulder stability.

[isaiahnoah]

Dude, you are almost at a million subscribers!!! Come on guys, let’s get him pushed over the line!!

[relaxenjoyhealth]

Best shoulder video I've ever seen.

[fahtenfuhten]

Another suggestion is the TYWL exercise. I used that and fixed my rounded shoulders.

[evanfuze]

You guys should do a video on fixing anterior pelvic tilt 👌🏼

[kabirwadhwa]

This is just wonderful Daniel! I was facing issues with progressing in my training due to a lack of stability in my scapula, this is exactly the thing i needed!

[nonlose]

Thanks for the video. I've tried these for about 3 days now and my back feels better. 👌✌️

[johnguest]

I had DOMS the day after, its confirmation that something that needed work got worked :) Thanks Daniel

[zainalam]

0:40 band pull apart
2:20 easy bridge

[nomercy]

Looking at your hyper extended elbows in the video makes me think there aren't enough videos out there that address how to train with hyper extension on the elbow without getting your self injured in the long run

[Aximic]

Hey Daniel, I’ve been waiting for your video. Thanks for teaching us to have a better posture - you move the world bro!😎😼👏🏼

[misterneckbreaker]

im going throught his process now its slow but its betting better. what ive done is train chest and back together. chest/ back then back/chest and doing the resistance bands to open up the chest my chest was tight in a corner. and shoulders was the cause of it. what i do now is narrow grip shoulder press with bar and palms face inwards for dumbells. doing it regular was ruining my rotator cuff.