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Standing No Weight Shoulder Press Stretch

Rehearses the overhead press pattern without load to warm up the shoulders.

ShouldersBeginnerMobilityStretch

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: shoulders. Secondary: upper back
Muscle groupShoulders
DifficultyBeginner
TypeMobility · Stretch
Sets & reps30 seconds
Estimated calories burned~12 kcal
EquipmentNone needed

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with hands at shoulder height.
  2. Press the arms overhead in a controlled motion.
  3. Lower back to the starting position.
  4. Keep the core braced and ribs down.
  5. Continue for the desired duration.

Coaching tips

Benefits

Rehearses the overhead press pattern without load to warm up the shoulders.

Common mistakes

Avoid excessive lower-back arch.

Make it harder

Increase the range or add a slight pause at the top.

Make it easier

Reduce the range of motion.

Breathing

Exhale as you reach up, inhale as you lower.

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