Shoulder Sleeper Stretch

Technique

How to perform Shoulder Sleeper Stretch

1. Lie on your side with the lower upper arm in front of you near shoulder height and its elbow bent to about 90 degrees.
2. Keep that forearm upright and your wrist neutral; support your head separately if needed rather than lying on the working arm.
3. Use your top hand on the lower forearm, just above the wrist, to guide it gently toward the floor in front of you.
4. Keep the shoulder and torso from rolling forward, and stop at a mild stretch rather than forcing the hand to the floor.
5. Hold for the prescribed time, release the assistance slowly, and repeat on the other side as needed.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved