How to do it
Hinge to about forty-five degrees at the hips before starting each rep.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a rollball with both hands.
- 2
Bend slightly forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
- 3
Extend your arms and roll the ball forward while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 4
Pull the ball back towards you, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements slow and controlled to maximize the engagement of the posterior deltoids.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the back during the forward bend
- ✕Locking the elbows straight during the roll
- ✕Jerking the ball back instead of squeezing