Shoulder Stretch

Also called cross-body shoulder stretch.

Works

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

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

Cues

• Arm across the chest, pull gently at the elbow.
• Shoulder down.
• Hold and breathe.

Common mistakes

• Shrugging into it.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.