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Exercises / Snow angel

Snow angel GIF

Figure

Male figure; the female figure follows.

Muscles
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Worked muscles

  • TrapeziusMusculus trapezius
  • RhomboidsMusculi rhomboidei
  • Rear shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars spinalis
  • Lower backMusculus erector spinae
  • LatsMusculus latissimus dorsi
Equipment
No equipment
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 1.5 seconds

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How to do a snow angel

  1. Lie prone with arms extended overhead and legs straight, keeping your neck neutral.
  2. Lift your arms slightly off the floor and sweep them out to the sides in a wide arc.
  3. Continue moving your arms down toward your hips, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  4. Reverse the movement, sweeping your arms back overhead in a controlled arc.
  5. Keep your arms hovering just above the floor throughout the entire range.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions with steady, controlled tempo.

Form tips

  • Keep your neck long and forehead pointing down to avoid straining the cervical spine.
  • Move slowly and maintain arm elevation off the floor for constant tension.
  • Focus on retracting and depressing the shoulder blades rather than using momentum.
  • Keep your core engaged and hips pressed into the floor to protect the lower back.

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