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neck shoulders
Eagle Arms
Step-by-step instructions
- 1Set up in a stable position with enough space to move slowly and breathe comfortably.
- 2Wrap arms or hold opposite shoulders, then breathe between the shoulder blades.
- 3Lift the elbows slightly and soften the shoulders down. Use the version that keeps your neck relaxed.
- 4Hold the stretch for 90 seconds, then release gradually and notice how upper back feels before repeating or switching sides.
Voiceover
Lift the elbows slightly and soften the shoulders down. Use the version that keeps your neck relaxed.
Lift the elbows slightly and soften the shoulders down. Use the version that keeps your neck relaxed.
Focus areas
Description
Adult doing eagle arms shoulder stretch, clean supportive app image.
Benefits
- Targets upper back, shoulders with a clear, repeatable setup.
- Eases common upper-body stiffness from screens, driving, and desk work.
- Fits into short routines because the working time is 1 minute or less for most sessions.
Tips
- Keep the breath smooth and reduce the range if upper back starts to guard.
- Use a wall, chair, strap, block, pillow, or towel if support makes the position calmer.
- Let shoulders stay relaxed so the stretch does not turn into a bracing exercise.
Common mistakes
- Shrugging the shoulders or chasing a strong pull through the neck.
- Bouncing, yanking, or trying to make the stretch feel intense immediately.
- Ignoring numbness, tingling, dizziness, sharp pain, or joint pinching.
Contraindications
- Skip or modify this stretch if it reproduces sharp pain, numbness, tingling, dizziness, or symptoms that travel away from the stretched area.
- Get qualified medical guidance before stretching around recent injuries, surgery, unexplained swelling, severe pain, or diagnosed conditions that limit movement.
Programs
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