Wall Shoulder Internal Rotation Stretch

Stand sideways with your elbow at 90 degrees pressed against a wall at shoulder height, then rotate your body forward and away from the wall to stretch the posterior shoulder capsule. Alternate sides.

30s each sideIntermediateStandingEquipment: Wall

How to do the Wall Shoulder Internal Rotation Stretch

Stand sideways with your elbow at 90 degrees pressed against a wall at shoulder height.
Then rotate your body forward and away from the wall to stretch the posterior shoulder capsule. Alternate sides.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Shoulders.

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

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