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Shoulders Exercises
Sleeper Stretch
- Skill Level Beginner
- Type Stretching
- Equipment Foam Roller, Mat
- Body parts Shoulders
The sleeper stretch increases mobility and shoulder flexibility.
Instructions
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Lie on the floor on one side with your head placed on a foam roller for support. Bend your bottom arm to 90 degrees so it is perpendicular with your torso.
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Keeping your shoulder blades down and back, use your left hand to press your right hand toward the floor until you feel a stretch in the back of your shoulder. Hold, then return to start.
Trainer’s Tips
- Do not allow the shoulder to roll forward. Lock it in place and then stretch.
