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Shoulders

Shoulder Raise

Shoulder Raise (Start)Shoulder Raise (End)
LevelBeginnerForcePull

A gentle stretch for the shoulders in which you lift one arm behind you, or overhead, to open the front of the shoulder and the lats.

Stretching
Primary musclesShoulders
Secondary musclesLats

Setup

  1. 1Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and arms relaxed at your sides.
  2. 2Roll your shoulders back and keep your neck long.

How to perform

  1. 1Raise one arm slowly forward and up as far as is comfortable, keeping the elbow straight.
  2. 2Reach long through the fingertips without letting your lower back arch.
  3. 3Hold the position for 20-30 seconds, then lower the arm slowly.
  4. 4Repeat on the other side.

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