Cross Body Shoulder Stretch
Execution Guide
- Stand or sit with good posture.
- Bring one arm straight across your chest.
- Use the opposite hand to pull the arm closer to your body.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- Switch arms and repeat.
Range of Motion
Arm straight across the body with a stretch in the posterior shoulder.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Pulling at the elbow instead of above or below it
- ×Shrugging the shoulder being stretched
- ×Rotating the torso instead of keeping it square
Prescription
3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest intervalNone
Goal
Stretch the posterior deltoid and upper back
Difficulty
Beginner
Burn (10m)
5-10
Equipment
None
Anatomy
Primary
Rear Deltoids
Secondary
RhomboidsUpper Trapezius