Description

Stretching the muscles is very important in order to be flexible. Muscle shortening and the resulting incorrect posture can be corrected by stretching. It helps to reduce tension in the muscles and increase blood circulation. This exercise stretches the shoulder muscles.

Exercise

Shoulder stretch (behind the back)

Type: Unilateral Equipment: Körpergewicht

Tutorial

1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2

Bring your left arm up and bend it completely so that your left hand is behind your back. Hold your right arm down and bend it completely so that your right hand is behind your back. Now try to bring your right and left hand together behind your back.

Tip

To increase flexibility in the long term, the muscle should be stretched for 30 seconds or longer. The intensity should be chosen so that you feel a stretch in the muscle, but not too much pain. Pay attention to how your body feels. Parameters such as temperature, time of day, age and training condition should be taken into account. Make sure that you maintain calm and even breathing while stretching.
If you find it difficult at first, you can hold a towel or Theraband with your hands and slowly reduce the distance between your hands.