STRETCHING WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
SHOULDER
Seated Lean-Back
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: deltoids and pectoralis major
1.Sitting with legs straight and arms extended, place palms on floor about 12 inches behind hips.
2.Point fingers away (backward) from body.
3.Slide hands backward and lean backward.
4.Hold for 10 seconds.
CHEST
Straight Arms Behind Back
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: deltoids and pectoralis major
1.Standing, place both arms behind back.
2.Interlock fingers with palms facing each other.
3.Straighten arms fully.
4.Slowly raise the straight arms.
5.Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.
6.Keep head upright and neck relaxed.
POSTERIOR OF UPPER ARM
Behind-Neck Stretch (Chicken Wing)
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: triceps and latissimus dorsi
1.Standing or sitting, flex right arm and raise elbow above head.
2.Reach the right hand down toward the left scapula.
3.Grasp right elbow with left hand.
4.Pull elbow behind head with left hand.
5.Hold for 10 seconds.
6.Repeat with left arm.
Stretching shoulder
Stretching the chest
Stretching the triceps
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