How to Do Front Shoulder Stretch With Bar

Front Shoulder Stretch With Bar 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 Front Shoulder Stretch With Bar

  1. 01Stand with your back to a fixed barbell or squat rack adjusted to waist height.
  2. 02Reach back and grasp the bar with an overhand grip.
  3. 03Slowly walk your feet forward or drop your hips to increase the stretch in the front shoulders.
  4. 04Hold the position while maintaining an upright posture and neutral head position.
  5. 05Release the stretch slowly by walking backward or standing up.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Front Shoulder Stretch With Bar

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

Breathe deeply into the upper chest to encourage the ribs to expand and the tissues to release.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Front Shoulder Stretch With Bar questions

What muscles does Front Shoulder Stretch With Bar work?

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

How do you do Front Shoulder Stretch With Bar correctly?

Stand with your back to a fixed barbell or squat rack adjusted to waist height. Reach back and grasp the bar with an overhand grip. Slowly walk your feet forward or drop your hips to increase the stretch in the front shoulders. Hold the position while maintaining an upright posture and neutral head position. Release the stretch slowly by walking backward or standing up.

What is the A90 coach tip for Front Shoulder Stretch With Bar?

Breathe deeply into the upper chest to encourage the ribs to expand and the tissues to release.

Is Front Shoulder Stretch With Bar suitable for beginners?

Front Shoulder Stretch With Bar is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Front Shoulder Stretch With Bar?

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

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