Shoulder Stretch - Round The World

Recommendations: 1-3 Sets, 10-15 Reps

Beginner Shoulders Chest Stretching Body Only Gym Home

Purpose: This exercise focuses on working the entire shoulder joint and makes an excellent warm-up before any resistance or weigh training involving the shoulders.

Benefits: This exercise tones and increases the flexibility of your shoulders.

Stand upright with your feet about shoulder-width apart and your feet flat on the floor. Let your shoulders relax. Hold a barbell or broom handle behind your back, palms facing out, hands wider than shoulder-width apart. This is the starting position. Slowly lift your arms up as high as they can go. The goal is to lift them up to the level of your head. Do not force it and do not bounce during the stretch. Pause briefly. Breathe normally. Return your arms to the starting position. Breathe normally. Hold a barbell or broom handle behind your back, palms facing out, hands wider than shoulder-width apart. Repeat this movement for the required number of repetitions.

Shoulder raises require little time, yet can give good benefits when done regularly. They can be done almost anywhere, without special equipment. The three heads of the deltoid muscles require regular movement to ensure their flexibility and mobility.