Demo & instructions
Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch
Also known as: Cross-Arm Stretch, Rear Shoulder Stretch
Instructions
A simple standing or seated stretch where one arm is drawn across the chest to lengthen the back of the shoulder. Easy to do anywhere between or after sets.
- Movement
- Stretch
- Type
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 20–60 sec
Setup
- 1Stand or sit tall with your shoulders relaxed.
- 2Reach one arm straight across your chest at roughly shoulder height.
- 3Hook the other forearm or hand just above the elbow of the reaching arm.
Execution
- 1Gently draw the arm closer to your chest until you feel a mild stretch behind the shoulder.
- 2Keep the stretched shoulder low, away from your ear.
- 3
Target
Equipment
Muscles worked
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
