Over-Under Shoulder Stretch
Over-Under Shoulder Stretch strengthens the various upper body muscles in the arms (biceps and triceps), chest muscles, shoulders muscles, and back muscles.
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Sleeper Stretch
Sleeper Stretch is a good shoulder exercise that targets the infraspinatus and the teres minor muscles found in the rotator cuff. These muscles provide stability to your shoulders.
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Instructions
- Lie on the floor on one side with your head resting on a foam roller for support. Bend your forearm 90 degrees, so it's perpendicular to your torso.
- Keeping your shoulder blades down and back, press your right hand into the floor with your left hand until you feel a stretch in the back of your shoulder. Hold and go back to start.
Tips
- Don't let your shoulder roll forward. Lock it in place and then stretch it out.
Alternative Exercises
One-Arm Doorway Stretch
One-Arm Doorway Stretch targets the front portion of the shoulder or the anterior deltoid and stretches the rotator cuff muscles and the muscles of the chest.
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