Shoulder Stretch Behind Back

How to Do

1. Setup: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and keep your posture straight.
2. Position Hands: Reach one arm behind your back and grab your opposite wrist or forearm with your hand.
3. Stretch: Gently pull your wrist towards the opposite hip, while keeping your shoulder down and back.
4. Hold: Maintain the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling the stretch across your shoulder, upper arm, and chest.
5. Switch: Slowly release and repeat the stretch on the opposite side.

Benefits

This stretch targets the shoulder joints, upper arms, and chest, helping to improve flexibility and reduce tightness. It's particularly effective for relieving tension in the rotator cuff and can also help open up the chest, which improves posture and counteracts the effects of slouching. Regularly practicing this stretch can enhance shoulder mobility and reduce discomfort from prolonged sitting or overhead movements.