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Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch
Shoulders
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At a glance
- Equipment
- None — bodyweight
- Suggested hold
- Hold 20–30s per side
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Common mistakes
You let the stretched shoulder shrug up toward the ear, which hides the stretch.
You grab and yank at the elbow joint instead of drawing the whole arm in gently.
You pull to the point of pain instead of a mild pull in the back of the shoulder.
What to focus on
Keep the shoulder of the stretched arm pinned down and away from the ear the whole hold.
Use light, steady pressure and let each exhale take the arm slightly closer.
