How to do it
Breathe out slowly as you ease deeper into the stretch on each rep.
- 1
Stand or sit upright and bring one arm across your body.
- 2
Use the opposite hand to gently pull the arm closer to your chest until you feel a stretch in the rear deltoid.
- 3
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply.
- 4
Release and repeat on the other side.
Expert tip
Keep your movements gentle and controlled to avoid overstretching and potentially injuring the shoulder joint.
Common mistakes
- ✕Yanking the arm forcefully across the chest
- ✕Hiking the stretching shoulder toward the ear