How to Do Arms Behind Back Shoulder Flexor Stretch

Arms Behind Back Shoulder Flexor Stretch is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Arms Behind Back Shoulder Flexor Stretch

  1. 01Stand upright with your feet hip width apart and shoulders relaxed.
  2. 02Reach both arms behind your lower back and interlace your fingers.
  3. 03Straighten your arms and lift them away from your body while keeping your chest high.
  4. 04Hold the position when you feel a deep stretch in the front of your shoulders.
  5. 05Breathe deeply and hold for thirty seconds before releasing.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Arms Behind Back Shoulder Flexor Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep your neck long and avoid shrugging your shoulders toward your ears during the stretch.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Arms Behind Back Shoulder Flexor Stretch questions

What muscles does Arms Behind Back Shoulder Flexor Stretch work?

Arms Behind Back Shoulder Flexor Stretch is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Arms Behind Back Shoulder Flexor Stretch correctly?

Stand upright with your feet hip width apart and shoulders relaxed. Reach both arms behind your lower back and interlace your fingers. Straighten your arms and lift them away from your body while keeping your chest high. Hold the position when you feel a deep stretch in the front of your shoulders. Breathe deeply and hold for thirty seconds before releasing.

What is the A90 coach tip for Arms Behind Back Shoulder Flexor Stretch?

Keep your neck long and avoid shrugging your shoulders toward your ears during the stretch.

Is Arms Behind Back Shoulder Flexor Stretch suitable for beginners?

Arms Behind Back Shoulder Flexor Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Arms Behind Back Shoulder Flexor Stretch?

No. Arms Behind Back Shoulder Flexor Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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