Reaching Upper Back Stretch
Description
This exercise involves reaching your arms behind your back and clasping your hands together to stretch the upper back muscles. It can help improve posture and relieve tension in the shoulders and neck.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Reaching Upper Back Stretch Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Bring your right arm across your chest and place your left hand on your right elbow.
- Gently pull your right arm towards your left shoulder until you feel a stretch in your upper back and shoulder.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
- Release and repeat on the other side.
Reaching Upper Back Stretch Form & Visual
Reaching Upper Back Stretch Benefits
- Relieves tension and stiffness in the upper back muscles
- Improves posture by opening up the chest and shoulders
- Increases flexibility and range of motion in the upper back and shoulders
- Can help alleviate headaches and neck pain caused by tension in the upper back
- Can be done anywhere without any equipment
Reaching Upper Back Stretch Muscles Worked
- Trapezius
- Rhomboids
- Deltoids
- Latissimus dorsi
Reaching Upper Back Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Standing upper back stretch
- Seated upper back stretch
- Wall angel stretch
- Doorway stretch
- Child’s pose