How to do it
- Bring one arm across your chest.
- Use the other hand to press it gently toward you.
- Hold for 20 seconds on each side, then switch, breathing slowly.
At a glance
| Hold | 20 seconds on each side (3 seconds to switch) |
|---|---|
| Position | Standing |
| Body area | Neck and shoulders |
| Equipment | None |
| What it does | Stretches the back of the shoulder. |
In these routines
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Free

Desk Break
4 min · 6 stretches
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Free

Full Body
9 min · 12 stretches
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Premium

Neck & Shoulders
5 min · 8 stretches
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Premium

Posture Reset
5 min · 7 stretches
Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. Stretch Minute is not medical advice. If you are injured, pregnant or have a medical condition, check with a doctor first.
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Shoulder Rolls
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Big Arm Circles
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Arm Swings
Opens the chest and wakes up the arms and shoulders.

Chin to Chest
Stretches the back of the neck.

Ear to Shoulder
Stretches the side of the neck.
