Upper Back Reaching Stretch

Focus: Stretch, flexibility
Primary muscles worked: Upper back, shoulders
How to:

• Stand tall, with shoulders back and down, abs slightly contracted, feet about hips distance apart, micro-bend in the knees

• Option 1, Reach-out stretch – Clasp your hands together in front of you and reach forward until you feel a comfortable stretch in your upper back (keep your shoulders down and away from your ears)

• Hold for 15-30 seconds

• Option 2, Reach-up stretch – Lift your arms over your head and clasp your hands together, palms up Reach up until you feel a comfortable stretch

• Hold for 15-30 seconds

• Breathe!