Shoulder Pole / Broomstick Stretch
- Standing with your feet at shoulder-width, toes pointing out, hold a pole/pvc pipe/broomstick in front of you. You can also do this stretch with a towel.
- Make sure to brace your core before you lift the pole above your head in an arc motion. Keep the arms completely straight throughout.
- Slowly move the pole behind you, focusing the stretch in the shoulders. Hold the stretch for the specified amount of time then slowly return to the starting position.
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Standing Front Shoulder Plate / Dumbbell / Kettlebell Raises
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Shoulder pole / broomstick stretch is a at-home work out exercise that targets shoulders and also involves chest. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Standing front shoulder plate / dumbbell / kettlebell raises, bodyweight shoulder presses and resistance band lateral raises / side raises are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as shoulder pole / broomstick stretch. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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