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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

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

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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).

Upward Stretch: muscles worked and how to do it | Hominin