Round The World Shoulder Stretch
A beginner mobility exercise that works the shoulders.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Round The World Shoulder Stretch
- Stand up straight with your legs together, holding a bodybar or broomstick.
- Hold the pole behind your hips with a wider than shoulder width grip. Your palms should be down and your thumbs facing out.
- Slowly lift your arms up behind your head. Don't force it if it gets hard to lift further.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Round The World Shoulder Stretch
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Shoulder Stretch
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Chair Upper Body Stretch
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Upward Stretch
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Shoulder Circles
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Shoulder Raise
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Arm Circles
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Elbow Circles
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Seated Front Deltoid
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Side Wrist Pull
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do round the world shoulder stretch work?
Round The World Shoulder Stretch primarily works the shoulders. The biceps and chest assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for round the world shoulder stretch?
The source dataset does not record equipment for round the world shoulder stretch. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Round The World Shoulder Stretch: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Round The World Shoulder Stretch is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of round the world shoulder stretch?
Shoulder Stretch, Chair Upper Body Stretch, Upward Stretch train the same primary muscles and are listed with 6 more alternatives above.
How do I log round the world shoulder stretch in Fitnit?
As time held rather than reps. Fitnit records the seconds and credits them to the shoulders on your body map, so you can see which muscles you train hard and never stretch.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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