Round The World Shoulder Stretch

A shoulders exercise targeting the shoulders.

Round The World Shoulder Stretch demonstration
Round The World Shoulder Stretch — demonstration

Body part

Shoulders

Equipment

Other

Target muscles

Shoulders

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Chest

How to do Round The World Shoulder Stretch

  1. Stand up straight with your legs together, holding a bodybar or broomstick.

  2. Hold the pole behind your hips with a wider than shoulder width grip. Your palms should be down and your thumbs facing out.

  3. Slowly lift your arms up behind your head. Don't force it if it gets hard to lift further.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Shoulders

Secondary

BicepsChest

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