Neck and shoulders

Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch

  • 20 seconds each side
  • Standing
  • No equipment

Stretches the back of the shoulder.

Illustration of the cross-body shoulder stretch: bring one arm across your chest
Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch, as shown in the Stretch Minute app

How to do it

  1. Bring one arm across your chest.
  2. Use the other hand to press it gently toward you.
  3. Hold for 20 seconds on each side, then switch, breathing slowly.

At a glance

Hold20 seconds on each side (3 seconds to switch)
PositionStanding
Body areaNeck and shoulders
EquipmentNone
What it doesStretches the back of the shoulder.

In these routines

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.