Shoulder & scapula forward-glide stretch
Reach arms forward and glide them out, 15 sec × 5 reps.
- Category
- Office worker · General
- Target areas
- Shoulder · Upper back · Neck
- Duration
- 1 min 30s
- Difficulty
- Easy
Shoulder
Upper back
Neck
Caution
- Do not perform this if you feel sharp pain in your shoulder.
Creator @physiofit0675
This is not medical advice. If pain persists, worsens, or feels sharp, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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