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Seated Across-Body Stretch

Improve your flexibility with the Seated Across-Body Stretch! A simple seated exercise to target your shoulders and upper back.

The Seated Across-Body Stretch mainly works the core, with help from the back and traps. You'll need: stretching stick.

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Required Equipment

Stretching Stick
Stretching Stick

Seated Across-Body Stretch Muscles Worked

Primary

Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

Secondary

Lats (latissimus dorsi); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)

How to do the Seated Across-Body Stretch

Seated Across-Body Stretch FAQs

What muscles does the Seated Across-Body Stretch work?

The Seated Across-Body Stretch mainly works the core, with help from the back and traps. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.

What equipment do you need for the Seated Across-Body Stretch?

Stretching stick.

What are some Seated Across-Body Stretch variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Seated Shift Upright Circle, Alternating Seated Arm Rotation, Seated Across-Body Hamstring Reach and Seated Cross-Leg Hold Stretch.

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