Static Stretches — Upper Body
Posterior Deltoid Stretch (Cross-body Stretch)
The cross-body stretch targets the posterior deltoid and infraspinatus, releasing tension at the back of the shoulder common in desk workers.
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Shoulders
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Static Stretches — Upper Body
Pectoral Stretch (Doorway/Wall)
The doorway pectoral stretch opens the chest, corrects rounded shoulders and restores shoulder mobility impaired by prolonged sitting.
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Static Stretches — Upper Body
Upper Trapezius Stretch
The upper trapezius stretch relieves cervical tension and shoulder stiffness caused by stress and prolonged sitting in front of a screen.
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Postural Exercises
Rounded Shoulders Correction (Band Pull-apart)
Band pull-apart strengthens the middle trapezius and rhomboids to correct rounded shoulders and improve thoracic posture.
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Foam Rolling (Massage Roller)
Pectoral Release (Ball Against Wall)
Pectoral massage with a lacrosse ball against the wall releases chest tension and improves posture.
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Joint Mobility
CARs — Controlled Articular Rotations (Shoulder)
Shoulder CARs perform a full circle of the glenohumeral joint to explore and maintain all available range.
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Joint Mobility
Shoulder Circles
Shoulder circles mobilize the glenohumeral joint in all directions, reducing stiffness and preparing shoulders for effort.
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Joint Mobility
Stick Pass-through
The stick pass-through develops full shoulder mobility by passing a stick from front to back overhead.
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Joint Mobility
Wall Slide (Wall Angel)
The wall slide improves scapular mobility and corrects shoulder posture by maintaining wall contact.
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Shoulders (Deltoids)
Upright Row
The upright row develops deltoids and trapezius with a vertical pulling movement.
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Back
Face Pull
The face pull is essential for shoulder health, targeting the posterior deltoid, trapezius and external rotators.
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Shoulders (Deltoids)
Y-Raise
The Y-raise strengthens the lower trapezius and posterior deltoid, essential for scapular stability.
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Back
Barbell Shrug
Shrugs isolate the upper trapezius to build mass and strength in the upper back.
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Shoulders (Deltoids)
Arnold Press
The Arnold Press engages all three deltoid heads through a unique rotation movement.
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Shoulders (Deltoids)
Seated Dumbbell Press
The seated dumbbell press develops deltoids and triceps with increased freedom of movement.
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Shoulders (Deltoids)
Overhead Press
The overhead press is the fundamental shoulder exercise, targeting the deltoids and triceps.
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Shoulders (Deltoids)
Cable Lateral Raise
The cable lateral raise offers constant tension for optimal middle deltoid work.
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Shoulders (Deltoids)
Front Raises
Front raises isolate the anterior deltoid with a simple and effective movement.
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