upper back stretch

Equipment

body weight

Target muscle

upper back

How to perform

1. 1

   Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.

2. 2

   Extend your arms straight in front of you, parallel to the ground.

3. 3

   Interlace your fingers and rotate your palms away from your body.

4. 4

   Slowly raise your arms overhead, keeping them straight and parallel to each other.

5. 5

   As you raise your arms, squeeze your shoulder blades together.

6. 6

   Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then release and repeat.