Stick Shoulder Stretch
Description
The stick shoulder stretch is a classic shoulder mobility drill where a PVC stick is passed from in front of the body up and over to behind the body. The wide grip allows the shoulders to rotate through their full range. It is a staple warm-up move for Olympic lifters and shoulder rehab work.
Equipment Required
Stick Shoulder Stretch Instructions
- Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold a PVC stick in front of you with a very wide grip.
- Keep your arms straight throughout the movement.
- Brace your core and keep your chest up.
- Slowly raise the stick up and over your head.
- Continue passing it back behind your body.
- Stop when the stick reaches your hips behind you.
- Reverse the motion to bring it back to the front.
Stick Shoulder Stretch Form & Visual
Stick Shoulder Stretch Benefits
- Improves shoulder mobility
- Opens the chest
- Useful for Olympic lifters
- Great warm-up move
- Helps reverse rounded shoulders
Stick Shoulder Stretch Muscles Worked
- Shoulders
- Pectoralis major
- Front deltoid
Stick Shoulder Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Shoulder Pass-Through
- Stick Dislocate
- Doorway Chest Stretch
- Wall Slide
