Upward Stretch

A shoulders exercise targeting the shoulders.

Upward Stretch demonstration
Upward Stretch β€” demonstration

Body part

Shoulders

Equipment

Other

Target muscles

Shoulders

Secondary muscles

Chest, Lats

How to do Upward Stretch

  1. Extend both hands straight above your head, palms touching.

  2. Slowly push your hands up and back, keeping your back straight.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Shoulders

Secondary

ChestLats

Related exercises

All shoulders exercises β†’

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