Shoulder Drop Test¹

• Maintain at least 1 centimeter of space of shoulder elevation from maximal depression.
• Freeze every 30 minutes or so and drop your shoulders down in front of a mirror to see how much elevation was there.
  • Do not pull your shoulders down, let gravity do the work. The ribs are flexible.
  • Builds proprioception around the shoulder girdle.
• Use high arms rests when sitting at a desk.
  • Pull the elbows close to your body for the humerus to form a pillar to support the shoulders.
• The trapezius muscles will fatigue while they build up strength to maintain the elevated shoulder posture.