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lying on back horizontal shoulder press to stretch

Improves mobility for back, shoulders

Mobility & StretchingBeginnerMobilityStretch

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: back. Secondary: biceps, rear delts
Muscle groupMobility & Stretching
DifficultyBeginner
TypeMobility · Stretch
Sets & reps2 sets × 20-40 seconds
Estimated calories burned~15 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Setup for lying on back horizontal shoulder press to stretch.
  2. Step 2: Engage core and set posture.
  3. Step 3: Perform the movement with control.
  4. Step 4: Squeeze at the peak.
  5. Step 5: Return slowly and repeat.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Improves mobility for back, shoulders

Common mistakes

Forcing range or holding breath

Make it harder

Increase load or slow tempo

Make it easier

Reduce load or range of motion

Breathing

Slow deep breathing

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