Cross over shoulder stretch

How to do it

1. 1 Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
2. 2 Bend forward from your hips and cross your arms in front of your legs.
3. 3 Hold the back of your opposite knees, with your right hand on your left knee and your left hand on your right knee.
4. 4 Let your head and upper back relax down and gently pull until you feel a stretch across your upper back and the back of your shoulders. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds.

Tips

• Keep your knees slightly bent throughout the stretch.
• Do not bounce; stretch only to a comfortable tension.
• Rise back up slowly when you finish the stretch.
• Maintain a smooth breathing rhythm throughout this exercise.