Rotator Cuff Stretch
The Rotator Cuff Stretch mainly works the shoulders. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Rotator Cuff Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Rotator Cuff (infraspinatus); Small Rotator (teres minor)
Secondary
Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
How to do the Rotator Cuff Stretch
Stand tall with an upright posture and feet shoulder-width apart.
Bring one arm behind your lower back, resting the back of your hand against your waist or lower spine.
Gently grasp your wrist with your opposite hand or simply maintain the position to target the rear shoulder and rotator cuff.
Hold the stretch comfortably while taking slow, deep breaths, feeling a gentle release across the back of the shoulder.
Release the stretch slowly and switch sides to repeat the movement on the opposite arm.
Rotator Cuff Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Rotator Cuff Stretch work?
The Rotator Cuff Stretch mainly works the shoulders. The main muscles are the infraspinatus and teres minor.
What equipment do you need for the Rotator Cuff Stretch?
None. The Rotator Cuff Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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