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 joints—sitting

Stretching the chest

Stretching the triceps

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Body Solid FID 46 manual Shoulder, Chest, Posterior of Upper ARM