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Shoulders

Upward Stretch

Upward Stretch (Start)Upward Stretch (End)

A standing overhead reach that lengthens the shoulders, chest, and sides of the torso.

Primary musclesShoulders
Secondary musclesChestLats

Setup

  1. 1Stand tall with your feet hip width apart.
  2. 2Interlace your fingers in front of you with your palms facing in.

How to perform

  1. 1Turn your palms outward and raise your arms overhead.
  2. 2Reach up toward the ceiling, lengthening your spine.
  3. 3Hold for 20–30 seconds, feeling the stretch through your shoulders and sides.
  4. 4Lower your arms slowly.

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