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Upward Stretch
Upward Stretch is a beginner stretching exercise. It works the shoulders, with help from the chest and lats.
beginnerotherstatic movementstretching
- Main muscles
- shoulders
- Also works
- chest, lats
How to do it
- Extend both hands straight above your head, palms touching.
- Slowly push your hands up and back, keeping your back straight.
Watch a form tutorial on YouTube · Search Hominin for it
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- Round The World Shoulder Stretch · other, beginner
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- Shoulder Raise · other, beginner
- Shoulder Stretch · other, beginner
- Side Wrist Pull · other, beginner
General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).