Seated Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch

Difficulty

Beginner

Position

Seated

Type

Static stretching

Sides

Both sides

Hold time

60 s per set in our routines

How to do the Seated Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch

1. Sit tall near the front of a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor.
2. Bring one arm straight across the front of your chest at shoulder height.
3. Use your other hand to hug the arm closer to your chest just above the elbow.
4. Hold for a few breaths, then release and switch sides.

Tips

• Keep the shoulder of the stretching arm down and away from your ear.

Adjustments

• Hold the arm lower, near the forearm, if pressure above the elbow feels uncomfortable.

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