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Dolphin pose in yoga is an awesome way to build upper back and shoulder strength in preparation for shoulder stand. Here it is described: http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/2462
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Thanks for this one! This is what I need! More back strengtheners!
The closer you can walk your feet towards your elbows the more intensity you will feel in your upper back and shoulders. Your head and shoulders never touch the floor. Another option is to extend one leg up into the air and hop on the leg still on the floor. When I teach it I will start in bows and toes plank and move up to dolphin and repeat 3 times holding each position 30-60 secs. Fantastic way to strengthen the upper body.
