Description:
The cross-body shoulder stretch draws one arm across the chest to stretch the rear of the shoulder.
Muscles Stretched:
- Posterior Deltoid
- Rotator Cuff
How To Perform:
- Bring one arm straight across your chest.
- Use the other hand to gently pull the arm closer to your body.
- Keep your shoulder down, away from your ear.
- Feel the stretch in the back of the shoulder and hold.
- Release and repeat on the other side.
Benefits:
- Relieves tightness in the targeted muscles.
- Improves flexibility and range of motion.
- Supports better posture.
- Helps the muscles recover between sessions.
Tips:
- Hold each stretch for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Breathe slowly and relax into the stretch.
- Stretch to mild tension, never to pain.
- Hold the position steady rather than bouncing.