Stick Pass Around Stretch
Description
The stick pass around stretch (or shoulder dislocate) is a classic shoulder mobility move. The lifter grips a PVC stick wider than the shoulders and passes it from in front of the body up and over the head to behind the body. It opens the shoulders and chest.
Equipment Required
Stick Pass Around Stretch Instructions
- Stand tall holding a PVC stick with a wide overhand grip.
- Hold the stick at hip height in front.
- Brace your core and keep the chest tall.
- Lift the stick up and over the head with arms straight.
- Continue the motion until the stick is behind the body at hip height.
- Pause briefly behind the body.
- Reverse the motion bringing the stick back overhead and to the front.
- Continue the slow pass around motion.
Stick Pass Around Stretch Form & Visual
Stick Pass Around Stretch Benefits
- Strong shoulder mobility move
- Opens the chest
- Useful warm-up
- Builds shoulder health
- Strong stick mobility move
- Trains shoulder rotation
Stick Pass Around Stretch Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Pectoralis major
- Posterior deltoid
Stick Pass Around Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Shoulder Dislocate
- Band Pull Apart
- Doorway Chest Stretch
- Wall Slide
