Shoulder Stretch — starting position, working the shoulders

Shoulder Stretch — end position, working the shoulders

How to do the Shoulder Stretch

Reach your left arm across your body and hold it straight.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	shoulders
Equipment	no equipment
Difficulty	beginner

Train the same muscles a different way

6 alternatives for the same shoulders, with and without kit.

Back Flyes - With Bands Resistance Bands Band Pull Apart Resistance Bands External Rotation with Band Resistance Bands Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench Dumbbell Dumbbell Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise Dumbbell Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise Dumbbell

Harder than the Shoulder Stretch

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Common questions

What muscles does the Shoulder Stretch work?

The Shoulder Stretch primarily works the shoulders. Elbow Circles, Shoulder Circles, and Shoulder Raise train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Shoulder Stretch?

None — the Shoulder Stretch is bodyweight, so it works at home, in a hotel room or outdoors. Elbow Circles and Shoulder Circles also need nothing.

Is the Shoulder Stretch suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Shoulder Stretch is rated beginner. One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch, One-Arm Kettlebell Snatch, and Double Kettlebell Snatch are the progressions from here.

Similar exercises

Elbow Circles Bodyweight Shoulder Circles Bodyweight Shoulder Raise Bodyweight Back Flyes - With Bands Resistance Bands Band Pull Apart Resistance Bands Barbell Rear Delt Row Barbell

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