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Shoulder Stretches and Mobility Drills

Shoulder, chest, lat, and upper-back stretches for posture, overhead reach, and screen fatigue.

Shoulders move better when the chest, lats, upper back, and rib cage all have room. These drills combine opening work with controlled shoulder motion.

Stretches: 11
Routines: 5
Avg.: 1m

Stretches

Best shoulders stretches

Doorway Chest Opener

Place forearms on a doorway or wall corner, then step through gently until the chest opens.

Thread the Needle

Slide one arm under the chest and rotate gently through the upper back.

Scapular Wall Slides

Stand against a wall and slide elbows upward while keeping ribs soft.

Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch

Draw one arm across the chest and keep both shoulders low.

Overhead Triceps Stretch

Reach one elbow overhead and let the hand rest down the upper back.

Eagle Arms

Wrap arms or hold opposite shoulders, then breathe between the shoulder blades.

Puppy Pose

Keep hips over knees and walk hands forward until the chest softens toward the mat.

Downward Dog Pedal

Lift hips into downward dog and alternate bending one knee while lengthening the other heel.

1:30chair or bench

Lat Prayer Stretch

Place elbows on a bench or chair and sink the chest down with hands together.

Supine Pec Stretch

Lie face down or slightly rotated with one arm out to the side to open the chest.

Wall Angels

Stand against a wall and slowly move arms between goalpost and overhead positions.

Routines

Guided routines that include this area

Morning Mobility

A gentle wake-up flow for hips, spine, shoulders, and breath before the day starts.

Desk Reset

A short mobility break for neck, wrists, chest, and hips after long sitting sessions.

Full Body Flexibility

A balanced routine for hamstrings, hips, shoulders, calves, and the upper back.

Shoulder Posture Reset

Shoulder, chest, and upper-back mobility for posture and screen fatigue.

Ankle & Foot Mobility

Foot, toe, ankle, and calf work for walking, running, and squat comfort.

FAQ

What stretches help tight shoulders?

Use chest openers, wall slides, puppy pose, lat prayer stretch, and cross-body shoulder work before adding stronger overhead positions.

Can I do shoulder mobility daily?

Most gentle shoulder mobility can be repeated daily when it stays comfortable and does not create pinching.