If you grew up in a cold climate, chances are you spent a few winters making angels in the snow. But did you know this childhood pastime could be flipped around and transformed into a movement that improves shoulder mobility, back strength, and posture?
Reverse snow angels are exactly what you would imagine they’d be: an exercise done lying on your stomach while moving your arms in a semicircular motion. While the standard variety is great for leaving your mark in a snowy backyard, reverse snow angels will challenge your rotator cuff muscles, posterior deltoids, upper and lower back, and even your glutes, core, and biceps. Even better, they don’t require any wintry precipitation to do — just a bit of floor space and a mat will suffice.
