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Shoulder PostureRecovery1 × 30 s per side

Overhead Triceps Stretch

Restore overhead reach by lengthening the triceps and the back of the shoulder.

Omkin body map Front and back schematic with highlightable zones (data-zone). Inline it to highlight with the .on class. FRONT BACK
Target zones
Dosage
1 × 30 s per side
Target areas
Shoulders, Lats, Rear delts
Equipment
No equipment needed

How to do it

  1. 1Stand tall and raise one arm overhead, then bend the elbow so the hand drops behind the head.
  2. 2Place the other hand on the raised elbow and gently press it back and in.
  3. 3Keep the ribs down and the chest open, without arching the lower back.
  4. 4Hold, then switch arms.

BreathingSlow nasal breathing; let the shoulder drop away from the ear on every exhale.

CautionPress gently only. Stop if you feel pinching at the front of the shoulder.

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Guides are general mobility education, not medical advice. Stop if you feel sharp pain, tingling or numbness.