Static stretch
Overhead side stretch
Side body, shoulder, and upper back
- Setup
- Standing; no equipment
- Focus
- Shoulders, Upper back, Torso
Step by step
- Reach one arm overhead and lengthen upward.
- Arc gently toward the opposite side while keeping the chest facing forward.
- Repeat with the other arm.
Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.
Review source: UC Berkeley work stretching — Side Bend Stretch