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A version of this article was published on Shape<\/a>, featuring Joey Thurman.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s particularly important to\u00a0strengthen your back muscles<\/a>\u00a0to keep your posture on point, focusing on your chest can also help you stay slouch-free. “The fly is great because it’s a nice chest opener and teaches scapular retraction,” says\u00a0Joey Thurman<\/a>, C.P.T., C.S.C.S., fitness and nutrition expert and author of\u00a0365 Health and Fitness Hacks That Could Save Your Life<\/em>. ICYDK, scapular retraction basically means the ability to pinch the shoulder blades together \u2014 an action that’s super important for\u00a0combating poor posture<\/a>\u00a0from sitting hunched over a desk or cell phone all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A version of this article was published on Shape, featuring Joey Thurman. 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