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Seated Upper-Back Reach

Upper back & between-shoulder-blades release

Chest upper back

How to

Seated, clasp your hands together and reach both arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height, rounding your upper back and letting your shoulder blades spread apart.

Benefits

  • Releases tension between the shoulder blades from prolonged sitting
  • A useful counter-stretch after doorway or overhead chest stretches
  • Can be done in a chair with zero setup

Practice

Hold 20-30 seconds, focusing on rounding through the upper back rather than just reaching with the arms.

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General information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or pain, talk to a doctor or qualified teacher first.

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