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Shoulders · Beginner

Upward Stretch

Controlled flexibility drill to improve comfortable range of motion.

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Upward Stretch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand tall with the feet grounded and the pelvis in a neutral position.
  2. 02Interlace the fingers or keep the hands separate and reach both arms overhead.
  3. 03Lengthen upward through the fingertips while keeping the shoulders comfortable.
  4. 04Keep the ribs stacked over the pelvis rather than arching the lower back.
  5. 05Hold the full-body reach while breathing steadily, then lower the arms.

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