Push and Arms Crossover
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The arms crossover stretch targets the upper body, enhancing flexibility and range of motion in the shoulders and chest. It is beneficial for loosening tight muscles, improving posture, and reducing the risk of injury.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Extend one arm across the chest at shoulder height.
- Use the opposite hand to gently pull the arm closer to the body.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling a gentle pull in the shoulder.
- Repeat with the opposite arm.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Posterior
Secondary Rhomboids Trapezius Upper Fibers