Dippin' on a chair that is. To strengthen your shoulders, stand in front of a chair with your back facing it. Place the palms of your hands on the edge of a chair and grip the chair. Put your feet out in front of you on the floor, keeping your legs straight. Support your body, by locking your arms straight, and have nothing on the chair but your hands. Now lower your body, keeping your legs straight, and now bending your arms; come back up until arms are straight. Repeat (go up and down) as many times as you can without stopping. Rest and do it again.
I had a client once, who at her first session with me, could barely eek out 1 of these "dips". After only a few months, she could do almost 20 without a break! It's amazing how our bodies respond when we actually work them, and what our bodies can do if we just try.
If you're wondering why you're actually considering taking time out of your day to dip up and down on a chair, revisit Tip#14 real quick. Have a great day! Take care of that body of yours. It's a precious gift you've been given, and it needs maintenance too!
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