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Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch

Mobility Upper body

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Bring one arm across the chest and use the opposite hand to gently press the upper arm toward you. Hold for a soft shoulder and upper-back release.

Option. Keep the shoulder down away from the ear. Ease the pressure if you feel pinching.

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  1. 1

    Stand or sit tall.

  2. 2

    Bring one arm across your body at about chest height.

  3. 3

    Use the opposite hand to gently hug or press the upper arm closer to the chest.

  4. 4

    Keep the stretched shoulder relaxed and down.

  5. 5

    Hold and breathe, then switch sides.

Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch

  • Releases the rear shoulder and upper back after pushing or overhead work
  • Simple and effective upper-body cool-down
  • Helps counteract rounded-shoulder posture

Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch

Upper body

Move type

Mobility

Targets

Shoulders Back

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