Shoulder Stretch - Basic

Recommendations: 1-3 Sets

Beginner Shoulders 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 and your arms hang loosely at your sides. This is the starting position. Stretch your right arm across your body. Using your left hand, grab your right upper arm and pull the arm to get a better stretch. Pause briefly. Breathe normally. Return your arms to the starting position. Breathe normally. Repeat this movement for the required number of repetitions. Stretch your left arm across your body. Using your right hand, grab your left upper arm and pull the arm to get a better stretch. Pause briefly. Breathe normally. Return your arms to the starting position. Breathe normally. 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.