How to Do Back And Shoulder Stretch

Back And Shoulder 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 Back And Shoulder Stretch

  1. 01Stand with your feet hip-width apart and reach your arms behind your back.
  2. 02Interlock your fingers and straighten your arms to open your chest.
  3. 03Pull your shoulder blades back and down while lifting your hands slightly away from your glutes.
  4. 04Hold the position for the prescribed time while maintaining a neutral spine and deep breathing.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Back And Shoulder 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

Interlock your fingers and rotate your palms away from you to increase the stretch through the biceps and forearms.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Back And Shoulder Stretch questions

What muscles does Back And Shoulder Stretch work?

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

How do you do Back And Shoulder Stretch correctly?

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and reach your arms behind your back. Interlock your fingers and straighten your arms to open your chest. Pull your shoulder blades back and down while lifting your hands slightly away from your glutes. Hold the position for the prescribed time while maintaining a neutral spine and deep breathing.

What is the A90 coach tip for Back And Shoulder Stretch?

Interlock your fingers and rotate your palms away from you to increase the stretch through the biceps and forearms.

Is Back And Shoulder Stretch suitable for beginners?

Back And Shoulder Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Back And Shoulder Stretch?

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

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