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Reaching Up Shoulder Stretch

Overhead side-bend stretch for the latissimus and lateral trunk, performed one side at a time.

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Exercise overview

Training details

LatsShouldersObliques

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand tall, feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 02Reach both arms overhead with your palms facing inward.
  3. 03Gently lean to one side, feeling the stretch along your back and shoulder.
  4. 04Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds, then return to the center and repeat on the other side.
  5. 05Complete the prescribed repetitions while maintaining the same alignment and control.

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