How to do the shoulder rolls stretch

Instructions for shoulder rolls:

Sitting with your back straight and chest up, start by lifting your shoulders up toward your ears and then making small forward circles with your shoulders by rolling them forward, down, back, and up.

Change directions at the half way point.

What does shoulder rolls help with?

Flexibility

What areas does shoulder rolls exercise?

Neck, Shoulders, Upper Back

How is shoulder rolls performed?

Sitting

When should you avoid shoulder rolls?

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