Round The World Shoulder Stretch

How to do the 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

Role	Muscles
Primary	shoulders
Secondary	biceps, chest
Equipment	other equipment
Difficulty	beginner

No other equipment? Train the same muscles with these

Ordered by how likely you are to own the 6 options.

Seated Front Deltoid Bodyweight Upward Stretch Bodyweight Side Wrist Pull Bodyweight Arm Circles Bodyweight Elbow Circles Bodyweight Shoulder Circles Bodyweight

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Common questions

What muscles does the Round The World Shoulder Stretch work?

The Round The World Shoulder Stretch primarily works the shoulders, with the biceps and chest as secondary movers. Chair Upper Body Stretch, Seated Front Deltoid, and Upward Stretch train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Round The World Shoulder Stretch?

The Right Equipment. Without the right equipment, Seated Front Deltoid, Upward Stretch, and Side Wrist Pull train the same muscle, and 10 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Round The World Shoulder Stretch suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Round The World Shoulder Stretch is rated beginner. Seated Front Deltoid are the progressions from here.

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