Rider Fitness Tip of the Month: Shoulders Back

By Heather Sansom

This rider fitness column helps bridge the gap between fitness and your specific riding needs with shoulder exercises.

: Back Extension with Forward Press (demonstrated by Kylie)

Back Extension with Forward Press: Move the weights from beside your cheeks, straight forward so your arms are a continuation of your body, parallel to the floor. Keep your palms facing the floor. Bend your elbows to bring your hands back to your cheeks. Repeat 10 to 20 times.

Heather Sansom owns Equifitt.com Equestrian Fitness, offering personalized coaching through clinics and convenient online coaching available anywhere. She also offers a free monthly fittips newsletter and new e-books, Complete Core Workout for Riders and Handy Stretching Guide for Riders, at Equifitt.com.