Reverse Shoulder Stretch
Description
The reverse shoulder stretch is a simple standing stretch where you clasp your hands behind your back and lift them upward to open the chest, anterior shoulders, and biceps. It is one of the most effective stretches for desk workers and anyone with rounded shoulder posture.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Reverse Shoulder Stretch Instructions
- Stand or sit tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Reach both arms behind your back. Clasp your hands together with palms facing inward or fingers interlaced.
- Pull your shoulders back and down.
- Slowly lift your clasped hands up and away from your body, behind you.
- Continue lifting until you feel a deep stretch across your chest, front shoulders, and biceps.
- Keep your chest lifted and core braced. Avoid arching your lower back.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Breathe deeply.
- Release slowly and repeat two to three times.
Reverse Shoulder Stretch Form & Visual
Reverse Shoulder Stretch Benefits
- Opens the chest, front shoulders, and biceps
- Counteracts rounded shoulder posture
- Quick and accessible
- No equipment needed
- Excellent for desk workers
- Improves shoulder mobility
Reverse Shoulder Stretch Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Pectoralis major and minor
- Biceps brachii
- Subscapularis
Reverse Shoulder Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Reverse Chest Stretch
- Standing Reverse Shoulder Stretch
- Above-Head Chest Stretch
- Reverse Shoulder Stretch with Strap (regression)
- Reverse Stretch with Forward Bend (deeper)
