Towel Arm Shoulder & Upper Stretch
The Towel Arm Shoulder & Upper Stretch mainly works the triceps and shoulders. You'll need: towel.
Required Equipment
Towel Arm Shoulder & Upper Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Triceps (triceps brachii); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Shoulder Rotator (subscapularis)
How to do the Towel Arm Shoulder & Upper Stretch
Setup
Standing in a comfortable, upright position, hold a towel or strap in both hands.
Execution
Reach one arm overhead and bend the elbow, letting the towel drape down your back between your shoulder blades.
Reach the other arm behind your lower back, palm facing outward, and grab the lower end of the hanging towel.
Using the top arm as a guide, gently pull the towel upward with your bottom hand to stretch the front and internal structures of the shoulder of the top arm.
Alternatively, use the top arm to gently pull the towel downward to stretch the shoulder of the bottom arm.
Key Tips
Maintain a neutral spine and avoid overarching the lower back.
Move slowly and stop as soon as you feel a comfortable tension in the shoulder and upper back area.
Keep your chin tucked to avoid excess neck strain.
Towel Arm Shoulder & Upper Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Towel Arm Shoulder & Upper Stretch work?
The Towel Arm Shoulder & Upper Stretch mainly works the triceps and shoulders. The main muscles are the triceps brachii and anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Towel Arm Shoulder & Upper Stretch?
Towel.
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