Upward Stretch
A beginner mobility exercise that works the shoulders.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Upward Stretch
- Extend both hands straight above your head, palms touching.
- Slowly push your hands up and back, keeping your back straight.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Upward Stretch
9 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Chair Upper Body Stretch
A beginner mobility exercise that works the shoulders.
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Round The World Shoulder Stretch
A beginner mobility exercise that works the shoulders.
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Shoulder Stretch
A beginner mobility exercise that works the shoulders.
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4
Shoulder Raise
A beginner mobility exercise that works the shoulders.
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5
Side Wrist Pull
A beginner isolation mobility exercise that works the shoulders.
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6
Arm Circles
A beginner isolation mobility exercise that works the shoulders.
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7
Elbow Circles
A beginner isolation mobility exercise that works the shoulders.
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8
Seated Front Deltoid
An advanced mobility exercise that works the shoulders, needing no equipment.
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Shoulder Circles
A beginner mobility exercise that works the shoulders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do upward stretch work?
Upward Stretch primarily works the shoulders. The chest and upper back assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for upward stretch?
The source dataset does not record equipment for upward stretch. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Upward Stretch: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Upward 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 upward stretch?
Chair Upper Body Stretch, Round The World Shoulder Stretch, Shoulder Stretch train the same primary muscles and are listed with 6 more alternatives above.
How do I log upward 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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