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How to Do Upper Back Stretch

Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the upper back stretch.

Upper Back Stretch animated demonstration from start to end position

Main muscles	Upper & Mid Back
Also works	Upper & Mid Back
Equipment	Body Only
Level	Beginner
Type	Stretching

How to do it

Clasp fingers together with your thumbs pointing down, round your shoulders as you reach your hands forward.

Form tips

Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).

Workouts with this exercise

Neck & Upper Back Stretches: 6-Move Routine6 exercises · about 5 min · Bodyweight

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Gear for this exercise

Exercise mat

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Exercise photos and instructions: free-exercise-db (public domain). Animation made from the real start and end photos.

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