Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch
Pull one arm straight across your chest with the opposite hand near the elbow until you feel a deep stretch in the back of your shoulder.
How to do the Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch
- Pull one arm straight across your chest with the opposite hand near the elbow until you feel a deep stretch in the back of your shoulder.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Shoulders, Upper Back.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Shoulder Impingement, Frozen Shoulder.
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