Lying Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch

Difficulty

Beginner

Position

Floor

Type

Static stretching

Sides

Both sides

Hold time

45–120 s per set in our routines

How to do the Lying Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch

1. Lie on one side with legs straight and bottom arm extended in front of you on the floor.
2. Roll onto your stomach while keeping that bottom arm stretched across your chest.
3. Reach the top arm overhead and place the hand on the floor for support, feeling the front of the shoulder open.

Tips

• Let the bottom arm stay relaxed against the floor so the stretch targets the shoulder.

Adjustments

• Limit how far you roll onto your stomach if the stretch feels intense.

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