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Cross-body shoulder

A simple stretch for the back of the shoulder: one arm across the chest, held in by the other.

Illustration of Cross-body shoulder from the StretchUp app

How to do it

  1. Bring one arm across your chest.
  2. Hug it in with the other forearm.
  3. Keep both shoulders relaxed.

Remember

Keep the shoulder down, away from your ear.

Take care

Ease off if you feel pinching at the front of the shoulder.

Stretch gently and never into pain. StretchUp gives general guidance and is not a medical device.

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