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Upper back stretch

Beginner

Upper back stretch is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the upper back, also working the front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Upper back

Also works

Front delts

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Mobility
Type
Isolation
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Time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Extend your arms straight in front of you, parallel to the ground.
  3. 3Interlace your fingers and rotate your palms away from your body.
  4. 4Slowly raise your arms overhead, keeping them straight and parallel to each other.
  5. 5As you raise your arms, squeeze your shoulder blades together.
  6. 6Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then release and repeat.
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