How to Do Cross Body Elbow Pull Shoulder Stretch

Cross Body Elbow Pull 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 Cross Body Elbow Pull Shoulder Stretch

  1. 01Stand tall and reach the right arm across the front of the body at chest height.
  2. 02Hook the left forearm or hand around the right elbow to provide leverage.
  3. 03Pull the right arm closer to the chest until a stretch is felt in the back of the shoulder.
  4. 04Hold the position for 30 seconds while maintaining a square hip and chest orientation.
  5. 05Release and repeat the protocol on the opposite side.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cross Body Elbow Pull 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

Keep the stretching shoulder depressed away from the ear to ensure the stretch remains on the posterior deltoid rather than the upper trap.

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05 / FAQ

Cross Body Elbow Pull Shoulder Stretch questions

What muscles does Cross Body Elbow Pull Shoulder Stretch work?

Cross Body Elbow Pull Shoulder Stretch is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cross Body Elbow Pull Shoulder Stretch correctly?

Stand tall and reach the right arm across the front of the body at chest height. Hook the left forearm or hand around the right elbow to provide leverage. Pull the right arm closer to the chest until a stretch is felt in the back of the shoulder. Hold the position for 30 seconds while maintaining a square hip and chest orientation. Release and repeat the protocol on the opposite side.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cross Body Elbow Pull Shoulder Stretch?

Keep the stretching shoulder depressed away from the ear to ensure the stretch remains on the posterior deltoid rather than the upper trap.

Is Cross Body Elbow Pull Shoulder Stretch suitable for beginners?

Cross Body Elbow Pull Shoulder Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Cross Body Elbow Pull Shoulder Stretch?

No. Cross Body Elbow Pull Shoulder Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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