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Shoulders · Beginner

Sleeper Stretch

Controlled flexibility drill to improve comfortable range of motion.

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Sleeper Stretch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie on the working side with the shoulder and elbow both bent about 90 degrees and the upper arm perpendicular to the torso.
  2. 02Stack the shoulder blade gently against the floor and keep the head supported.
  3. 03Use the opposite hand to guide the working forearm toward the floor in internal rotation.
  4. 04Stop at a mild stretch in the back of the shoulder and avoid pressing into sharp or pinching discomfort.
  5. 05Hold with relaxed breathing, release slowly, and repeat on the other side.

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