Overhead Shoulder Stretch

Raise one arm overhead, bend the elbow so your hand drops behind your neck, and use the opposite hand to gently press the elbow back until you feel the stretch in the shoulder. Alternate sides.

30s each sideBeginnerStandingNo equipment

How to do the Overhead Shoulder Stretch

Raise one arm overhead.
Bend the elbow so your hand drops behind your neck.
And use the opposite hand to gently press the elbow back until you feel the stretch in the shoulder. Alternate sides.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Shoulders, Triceps.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Shoulder Impingement, Frozen Shoulder.

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