Reaching Up Shoulder Stretch
Description
This exercise involves reaching one arm up and over the head to stretch the shoulder and upper back muscles. It can be done standing or seated and can be held for several seconds on each side.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Reaching Up Shoulder Stretch Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Reach your right arm straight up towards the ceiling, keeping your shoulder relaxed and your elbow straight.
- Place your left hand on your right elbow and gently pull your right arm towards your left shoulder.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling the stretch in your right shoulder and upper arm.
- Release the stretch and repeat on the other side, reaching your left arm up and pulling it towards your right shoulder with your right hand.
Reaching Up Shoulder Stretch Form & Visual
Reaching Up Shoulder Stretch Benefits
- Strengthens glutes and hamstrings
- Improves core stability
- Helps alleviate lower back pain
- Improves posture
- Increases hip mobility
Reaching Up Shoulder Stretch Muscles Worked
- Trapezius
- Deltoids
- Rotator cuff muscles
- Latissimus dorsi
- Pectoralis major
Reaching Up Shoulder Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Reaching down shoulder stretch
- Reaching across shoulder stretch
- Reaching up tricep stretch
- Reaching up bicep stretch
- Reaching up chest stretch