Shoulder Stretch
How to Do Shoulder Stretch
- Stand tall and bring your right arm across your upper body, holding it with your left arm just below or above the elbow.
- Hold the stretch and then release.
- Repeat the stretch with the left arm.
Related Shoulders Exercises
Shoulder Stretch Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Shoulder Stretch targets shoulders and also works neck & upper traps. 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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