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Back pain is a concern for far too many Americans. How can we combat this affliction? 

Thoracic Strength and Mobility are necessary for optimal health. Include these movements in your workouts. You may use sledgehammers, dumbbells or even soup cans!

Tighten the butt and tighten the gut! Pack the shoulders and engage the lats as the thoracic region is strengthened and the range of motion extended. Remember to keep your form consistent and the elbows locked with the wrists straight.  

Thoracic Strength and Mobility are necessary for optimal health. Include these movements in your workouts. You may use sledgehammers, dumbbells or even soup cans!

Tighten the butt and tighten the gut! Pack the shoulders and engage the lats as the thoracic region is strengthened and the range of motion extended. Maintain a neutral spine throughout the execution of this movement. Remember to keep your form consistent and the elbows locked with the wrists straight.  

Thoracic Strength and Mobility are necessary for optimal health. Include these movements in your workouts. You may use sledgehammers, dumbbells or even soup cans!

Full body tension is employed as the hammers (or dumbbells) are raised above the head. Keep the elbows locked and core tight while focusing on contracting the rhomboids (scapular muscles in the upper/middle back).