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Front Shoulder Stretch with Bar
The Front Shoulder Stretch with Bar is a bodyweight exercise that targets the shoulders, with the chest assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Chest
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Body part
- Shoulders, Upper arms
Step by step
- Stand upright and hold a straight bar (or dowel) with both hands behind your hips using an overhand grip.
- Place your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Gently lift the bar upward behind you while keeping your arms straight.
- Push your chest slightly forward to increase the stretch in the front of your shoulders and chest.
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders and keep your core engaged.
- Hold the stretch for the desired duration while breathing steadily.
- Lower the bar back down slowly and relax.
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