Mobility & Posture · Bodyweight · Beginner

Thoracic Spine & Shoulder Decompression

A focused corrective protocol designed to reverse thoracic kyphosis, alleviate shoulder impingement risk, and restore natural scapulohumeral rhythm.

Duration 20 Min
Equipment Bodyweight
Targets Upper Back, Rhomboids, Deltoids
Level Beginner
Est. Burn ~110 kcal
Part of Multi-Day Plan

Daily Joint Health & Posture Restoration Protocol

12-week structured training cycle with progressive overload and scheduled rest days.

Weekly Schedule:
Sun Rest & Reset Rest Day
00:00 timer
Active Movement
1 of 4: front plank with twist
Set 1 of 3
Calculated Burn
0 kcal
Live MET Estimation

Workout Routine Schedule (4 Movements)

Complete each movement in order. Tap the checkmark after each set to track your progress, or tap Swap to change equipment.

#1
front plank with twist form demonstration
Front Plank With Twist
abs · body weight · 3 Sets × 10 reps per side · 30s rest
Form Tip: Plank twists unlocking thoracic rotational capacity under light load.
Set 1 10 reps per side
Set 2 10 reps per side
Set 3 10 reps per side
#2
bodyweight squatting row form demonstration
Bodyweight Squatting Row
upper back · body weight · 3 Sets × 10 reps · 30s rest
Form Tip: Bodyweight rows focusing on pure scapular retraction and depression.
Set 1 10 reps
Set 2 10 reps
Set 3 10 reps
#3
kneeling plank tap shoulder (male) form demonstration
Kneeling Plank Tap Shoulder (male)
abs · body weight · 3 Sets × 16 reps · 30s rest
Form Tip: Shoulder taps training anti-rotational stability and serratus anterior recruitment.
Set 1 16 reps
Set 2 16 reps
Set 3 16 reps
#4
bodyweight incline side plank form demonstration
Bodyweight Incline Side Plank
abs · body weight · 3 Sets × 30 sec per side · 30s rest
Form Tip: Side plank holds restoring lateral stability along the ribcage and spine.
Set 1 30 sec per side
Set 2 30 sec per side
Set 3 30 sec per side

Coaching Tips & Progression Advice

  • Breathe smoothly and avoid breath-holding during spinal rotation.
  • Feel the shoulder blades slide smoothly along the ribcage during rows.
  • Perform after desk work or before overhead lifting sessions.
Example Training Routine

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