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Reach Behind Opener

Improve shoulder mobility & posture! Stretch your chest and shoulders with the Reach Behind Opener. Simple, effective, & requires no equipment.

Mr. Grey

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Required Equipment

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Stretching Stick

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

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Instructions

Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Reach both arms behind your back, and with one hand, grab the opposite wrist or forearm. For a deeper stretch, you can move to grasping the elbows.
Gently pull the arm being held toward the opposite side, feeling a stretch in the shoulder and across the chest.
Keep your back straight and your shoulders relaxed, avoiding any hunching or straining.
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply and evenly.
Release the hold gently and repeat with the other arm.
Perform the stretch 2-3 times for each arm.

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