Shoulder Stretch

A beginner stretching exercise for the shoulders, done with just your bodyweight.

Main muscles: Shoulders
Equipment: Bodyweight
Level: Beginner
Movement: Pull

How to do the Shoulder Stretch

Reach your left arm across your body and hold it straight.

Sets and reps

Mobility	2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Shoulder Stretch

Questions

What muscles does the Shoulder Stretch work?

Mainly the shoulders.

Is the Shoulder Stretch good for beginners?

Yes. It's rated a beginner exercise: start light and learn the movement before adding weight.

What can I do instead of the Shoulder Stretch?

Good alternatives that train the shoulders: Shoulder Circles, Shoulder Raise, Upward Stretch or Arm Circles.

How many sets and reps of the Shoulder Stretch should I do?

Mobility: 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).