Overhead Carry

In this video I am demonstrating the overhead carry exercise. This is great for increasing strength and endurance in the core and postural muscles. It also helps create stability in the shoulders. Instructions: 1) Stand in upright, tall posture with your shoulder blades pulled down and back towards your back pockets. Engage your abdominal muscles. Hold on to a hand weight in either one or both hands. 2) Bring one or both hands with the weights overhead trying to stack the weight directly over your shoulder with the elbow straight. 3) Maintaining the tall posture and shoulder blade position, walk at a comfortable pace up and down a long stretch of hallway or gym space. 4) Repeat for the prescribed amount of time or steps. 5) If you did the weight in one hand you may be instructed to then switch hands. Or you may be instructed to do one side only. Repeat exercise as prescribed by your physical therapist. Tips: -Focus on maintaining the tall posture. If you are using just one weight on one side avoid letting your torso tilt to the opposite side. If you are using weights in both hands avoid rounding your upper back forward and/or lower back arching. -Make sure as you hold the weight overhead that you don't arch your lower back or lean backwards. Try to keep your ribcage down as you perform this exercise. -Make sure your shoulder blades DO NOT creep up towards your ears. DISCLAIMER: This video is not to be used as medical advice or a treatment plan, and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. This video should not be used to self diagnose or self treat any medical or physical condition. Consult with your healthcare professional before attempting any exercise program. If any exercise promotes pain, refrain from performing that exercise and seek professional medical attention