Upper back hug stretch
A standing self-hug that spreads your shoulder blades apart to stretch the upper back and traps.
BeginnerNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 30 sec
How to do it
- Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your knees soft.
- Wrap your arms around yourself and reach your hands toward your opposite shoulder blades.
- Round your upper back and let your chin drop gently toward your chest.
- Breathe into your upper back, letting it widen as you inhale.
Form tips
- Switch which arm is on top halfway through.
- Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears.
Muscles worked
Upper backTrapsShoulders