Eagle Arms Stretch

Difficulty

Beginner

Position

Seated, Standing

Type

Static stretching, Yoga

Sides

Both sides

Hold time

30–60 s per set in our routines

How to do the Eagle Arms Stretch

1. Sit or stand tall with arms extended forward at shoulder height.
2. Cross one arm over the other at the elbows and bend the elbows so forearms point upward.
3. Wrap the forearms around each other and press palms together or as close as they reach.

Tips

• Relax the shoulders down and away from your ears.
• Lift the elbows slightly and reach the hands forward to feel the stretch across your upper back.

Adjustments

• Press the backs of your hands together if your palms do not meet.

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