Shoulder Pole / Broomstick Stretch
How to Do 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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Shoulder Pole / Broomstick Stretch Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Shoulder Pole / Broomstick Stretch targets shoulders and also works chest. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
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