Cross Body Shoulder Stretch
Cross Body Shoulder Stretch to improve flexibility and mobility
ShouldersBeginnerMobilityStretch
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Deltoids |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Shoulders |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Mobility · Stretch |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 20-40 seconds |
| Estimated calories burned | ~20 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Step 1: Get into starting position
- Step 2: Move gently into the stretch
- Step 3: Hold at a comfortable end range
- Step 4: Breathe deeply and relax into it
- Step 5: Release slowly and repeat
Coaching tips
Benefits
Cross Body Shoulder Stretch to improve flexibility and mobility
Common mistakes
Bouncing instead of holding steady
Make it harder
Deeper stretch, longer hold
Make it easier
Lighter, shorter hold
Breathing
Deep slow breathing
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