shoulders·mobility

Cross-body shoulder stretch

Stand or sit tall. Bring one arm straight across your chest. Use the other hand to GENTLY pull the elbow closer to your body. 30-sec hold. Releases the posterior deltoid + scap stabilisers — the cheapest "I sat at a desk all day" reset.

Secondary muscles

upper back

Form cues

1Elbow stays at SHOULDER height, not lower
2Pull at the elbow, not the wrist (no shoulder torsion)
3Should feel in the back of the shoulder, not the front

Common mistakes

Pulling the wrist — torques the shoulder joint
Letting the shoulder hike up — keep it dropped

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