Standing Reach-Up Back Rotation Stretch
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Equipment
The standing reach-up back rotation stretch focuses on improving flexibility and mobility in the shoulders and upper back. It helps in stretching the triceps and the muscles around the shoulder blades, enhancing overall range of motion and posture.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and raise one arm overhead.
- Bend the elbow and place your hand on your upper back.
- With the opposite hand, gently pull the elbow for a deeper stretch.
- Slightly lean to the opposite side to engage the stretch.
- Hold for a few seconds and switch sides.
Muscles worked
Primary Triceps Brachii
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Latissimus Dorsi Obliques Trapezius Upper Fibers
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