Shoulder Mobility Stretches and Drills
Wall slides, chest openers, lat stretches, and upper-back mobility for easier shoulder motion.
Use this hub when overhead reach, posture, lifting, swimming, or screen time makes the shoulders feel limited.
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7
matching guided routines
22
individual stretches
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Guided routines for shoulder mobility
Morning Mobility
A gentle wake-up flow for hips, spine, shoulders, and breath before the day starts.
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Desk Reset
A short mobility break for neck, wrists, chest, and hips after long sitting sessions.
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Full Body Flexibility
A balanced routine for hamstrings, hips, shoulders, calves, and the upper back.
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Lower Back Relief
Comfortable floor stretches that reduce stiffness around the hips, glutes, and low back.
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Sleep Wind Down
Slow stretches and longer holds to downshift the nervous system before bed.
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Shoulder Posture Reset
Shoulder, chest, and upper-back mobility for posture and screen fatigue.
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Stretches for shoulder mobility
Cat-Cow Warmup
Move slowly between rounding and arching your back. Match each movement to a steady breath.
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Neck Release
Drop one ear toward the shoulder and breathe into the opposite side of the neck.
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Doorway Chest Opener
Place forearms on a doorway or wall corner, then step through gently until the chest opens.
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Thread the Needle
Slide one arm under the chest and rotate gently through the upper back.
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Child's Pose Side Reach
Sink hips back and walk both hands to one side to open the low back and side ribs.
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Wrist Flexor Stretch
Extend one arm with palm up and gently draw the fingers back.
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Wrist Extensor Stretch
Extend one arm with palm down and gently draw the knuckles toward you.
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Scapular Wall Slides
Stand against a wall and slide elbows upward while keeping ribs soft.
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Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch
Draw one arm across the chest and keep both shoulders low.
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Overhead Triceps Stretch
Reach one elbow overhead and let the hand rest down the upper back.
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Eagle Arms
Wrap arms or hold opposite shoulders, then breathe between the shoulder blades.
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Puppy Pose
Keep hips over knees and walk hands forward until the chest softens toward the mat.
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Open Book Rotation
Lie on one side with knees stacked and open the top arm like a book.
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Sphinx Press
Prop onto forearms and gently lengthen the chest forward.
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Wide-Leg Forward Fold
Stand with feet wide, hinge at the hips, and let the torso fold toward the floor.
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Downward Dog Pedal
Lift hips into downward dog and alternate bending one knee while lengthening the other heel.
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Lat Prayer Stretch
Place elbows on a bench or chair and sink the chest down with hands together.
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Standing Side Bend
Reach one arm overhead and arc gently to the opposite side.
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Supine Pec Stretch
Lie face down or slightly rotated with one arm out to the side to open the chest.
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Wall Angels
Stand against a wall and slowly move arms between goalpost and overhead positions.
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Supported Fish
Lie back over a pillow or bolster and let the chest open.
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Supported Forward Fold
Fold forward over pillows or a chair so the body can fully relax.
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What improves shoulder mobility?
Combine chest opening, lat stretching, upper-back rotation, and wall-based shoulder control.
Should shoulder mobility pinch?
No. Reduce range, change angle, or choose a supported drill if the shoulder pinches.