How to do the shoulder cross stretch

Instructions for shoulder cross:

Start lying on your stomach with your arms in front of you.

Lift your upper body slightly off the floor and move your left arm to the right side of your body beneath your right arm.

Lower your head and upper body to the floor, tucking your left shoulder beneath your chin.

Crawl your right arm forward to further the stretch.

What does shoulder cross help with?

Flexibility

What areas does shoulder cross exercise?

Shoulders, Upper Back, Triceps

How is shoulder cross performed?

Floor

When should you avoid shoulder cross?

Vertigo, Dizziness, Pregnancy, High Blood Pressure, Heart Condition

Other stretches to explore:

Strength

Side Leg Raise

Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart...

Good For:

Cross Leg Fold

Start from a standing position with your feet hip-...

Good For:

Aquaman

Start lying on your stomach with your legs straigh...

Good For:

Bear Hug

From a seated or standing position, straighten you...

Good For:

Front Leg Raise

Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart...

Good For:

Legs-up-wall

Start by sitting with your left side against the w...

Good For:

Wall Pike

Start on your hands and knees about a foot away fr...

Good For:

Wall Sit

Start standing against a wall with your feet shoul...

Good For:

Crunch Hold

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet fla...

Good For:

Abdomen

Strength

Single Arm Plank

Place your hands under your shoulders so they are ...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include shoulder cross:

Shoulders

Achieve a full range of motion in your shoulders with long-hold stretches designed to restore shoulder mobility, relieve neck and back tension, and improve posture.

4 mins

Shoulders 3

A series of stretches designed to increase flexibility in the shoulders.

12 mins