rear deltoid stretch
The rear deltoid stretch is a bodyweight exercise targeting the deltoid muscles, particularly the rear (posterior) delts. It also stretches the trapezius and rhomboids. This movement is commonly used to improve shoulder flexibility and relieve tension.
Difficulty
Equipment: Bodyweight
Duration: 45seconds
Calories: ~3/per minute
FLEXIBILITY
Target Muscle
deltsUPPER PUSH
Secondary Muscles
trapeziusrhomboids
Instructions
- Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Extend your right arm across your chest, placing your left hand on your right elbow.
- Gently pull your right arm towards your left shoulder, feeling a stretch in your right shoulder.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then release.
- Repeat on the other side.
