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Partner Anterior Deltoid Stretch

Partner-assisted unilateral stretch for the front shoulder and upper chest with carefully limited extension.

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Partner Anterior Deltoid Stretch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersChest

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand tall with one arm extended slightly behind the body and the elbow comfortably straight.
  2. 02Have your partner support the wrist and upper arm while you keep the chest facing forward.
  3. 03Allow the partner to guide the arm backward slowly until a mild stretch is felt at the front of the shoulder.
  4. 04Keep the shoulder down and avoid rotating or arching the torso to increase the range.
  5. 05Communicate throughout the hold, release gradually, and repeat on the other side.

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