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Cross-body shoulder stretch, illustrated in 3 steps
Stand or sit tall before starting.

Desk exercise

Cross-body shoulder stretch

A gentle hold for your shoulders, done standing up. About 25 seconds each side.

Position
Standing
Equipment
None
Time
About 25 seconds each side
Works
shoulders

Free Included in the free version of Desk Gym.

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How to do cross-body shoulder stretch

  1. Set

    Stand or sit tall before starting.

  2. 1

    Bring one arm across your chest.

  3. 2

    Use the other arm to support it.

  4. 3

    Stay here and breathe normally.

  5. Switch sides and repeat.

Take care. Stop if you feel sharp pain or numbness.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

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Illustration adapted from Everkinetic / Workout Guide by Bryl Lim, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.