Banded Shoulder Stretch

A standing stretch that opens the shoulders and chest by holding a band behind the back, one hand high and one low.

How to do it

1. Hold a band behind your back, one hand high and one low.
2. Keep light tension in the band.
3. Open your chest and draw your shoulders gently back.
4. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.

Tips

• Keep your ribs down and avoid arching your back.
• Move your hands farther apart to ease the stretch.

Muscles

Primary: Front deltoid

Secondary: Chest