Stretching

Upward Stretch

The upward stretch is a beginner stretching exercise for your shoulders, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Chest, Lats
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Upward Stretch, starting position
Start
Upward Stretch, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Extend both hands straight above your head, palms touching.
  2. Slowly push your hands up and back, keeping your back straight.

Alternatives to the upward stretch

Arm Circles Body weight Elbow Circles Body weight Shoulder Circles Body weight Shoulder Raise Body weight Shoulder Stretch Body weight Side Wrist Pull Body weight