Description:
This wall facing stretch gently lengthens the rotator cuff and the rear of the shoulder.
Muscles Stretched:
- Rotator Cuff
- Posterior Deltoid
How To Perform:
- Stand facing a wall with your arm raised and your hand resting on the wall.
- Slowly rotate your body away from the raised arm.
- Feel a gentle stretch through the back and side of the shoulder.
- Hold the position without forcing it.
- 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.