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Overhead Shoulder Stretch

Equipment:Body Only

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Shoulders

Secondary

Upper Back

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand tall and reach one arm overhead, bending the elbow so your hand touches the middle of your back.

  2. 2

    Use your opposite hand to gently push down on the bent elbow.

  3. 3

    Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds and switch sides.

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