How to Do Cross Body Shoulder Stretch

Cross Body 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 Shoulder Stretch

  1. 01Stand tall and reach one arm across the chest at shoulder height.
  2. 02Use the opposite hand to pull the arm closer to the chest until a stretch is felt in the back of the shoulder.
  3. 03Keep the shoulder blade of the stretching arm pulled down and back to avoid shrugging into the neck.
  4. 04Hold the position for thirty seconds while taking deep diaphragmatic breaths.
  5. 05Release slowly and repeat on the opposite arm.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cross Body 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

Hook the opposite hand above or below the elbow joint rather than directly on the joint to avoid unnecessary lateral pressure.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cross Body Shoulder Stretch questions

What muscles does Cross Body Shoulder Stretch work?

Cross Body 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 Shoulder Stretch correctly?

Stand tall and reach one arm across the chest at shoulder height. Use the opposite hand to pull the arm closer to the chest until a stretch is felt in the back of the shoulder. Keep the shoulder blade of the stretching arm pulled down and back to avoid shrugging into the neck. Hold the position for thirty seconds while taking deep diaphragmatic breaths. Release slowly and repeat on the opposite arm.

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

Hook the opposite hand above or below the elbow joint rather than directly on the joint to avoid unnecessary lateral pressure.

Is Cross Body Shoulder Stretch suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Cross Body Shoulder Stretch?

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

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