Beginner exercise

Upward Stretch

  • Mobility
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform Upward Stretch

  1. Extend both hands straight above your head, palms touching.
  2. Slowly push your hands up and back, keeping your back straight.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major.

MuscleScoreRole
Latissimus Dorsi1.0Target, Mobility Target
Teres Major0.7Target, Mobility Target
Triceps Long Head0.6Mobility Target