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Upper Back Stretch

Beginner
Upper Back Stretch animated demonstration
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How to Do It

  1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend your arms straight in front of you, parallel to the ground.
  3. Interlace your fingers and rotate your palms away from your body.
  4. Slowly raise your arms overhead, keeping them straight and parallel to each other.
  5. As you raise your arms, squeeze your shoulder blades together.
  6. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then release and repeat.

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Back

Equipment

Body Weight

Muscles Worked

PrimaryUpper Back
Secondary
Shoulders