Shoulder Stretch

Muscles worked: Shoulders

Shoulder Stretch is a simple cross-body stretch: you bring one arm across your chest and hold it gently with the other hand, stretching the back of the shoulder.

Keep the stretching arm relaxed and the pull light — the shoulder should feel a mild stretch, not a yank. Hold for a comfortable count, breathe normally, and repeat on the other side.

How to do it

1. Bring one arm across your chest.
2. Hold it gently with the other hand, stretching the back of the shoulder.
3. Keep the stretching arm relaxed and the pull light — a mild stretch, not a yank.
4. Hold for a comfortable count while breathing normally, then repeat on the other side.

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General fitness information only, not medical advice. Stop if an exercise causes pain, and talk to a doctor before starting a new workout routine if you have a health condition.