Shoulder Stretch (Cross Body)

How to do it

1. Stand or sit tall with the shoulders relaxed away from the ears.
2. Raise one arm to shoulder height and draw it straight across the front of the chest.
3. Use the opposite forearm or hand to hook the raised arm just above or below the elbow and gently pull it closer to the torso.
4. Feel a stretch along the back and outside of the shoulder being pulled while keeping both shoulders level, breathing evenly.
5. Hold the position for 20 to 30 seconds without rotating the torso to compensate.
6. Release the arm slowly and repeat on the opposite side.

Muscles worked

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