Shoulder Backbend Stretch
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Shoulder Backbend Stretch is a standing exercise that focuses on stretching and improving flexibility in the shoulders and back. It helps in loosening tight shoulder muscles and promoting better posture.
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
- Raise both arms overhead, interlocking the fingers.
- Gently arch your back, pushing your chest forward and lifting your arms higher.
- Hold the position for a few breaths, maintaining steady breathing.
- Return to the starting position and repeat as needed.
Muscles worked
Primary Latissimus Dorsi
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Erector Spinae Rhomboids Trapezius Lower Fibers Trapezius Middle Fibers
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