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Shoulder stretch

This stretch helps keep your shoulders supple and injury-free. [ID: shoulder_stretch]

Instructions

First time: Hold the stretch for 10 seconds (or more)

Steps:

1. Start position: Standing with feet shoulder-width apart
2. Bring one arm across your chest
3. Put your other arm over the top and squeeze toward your chest; hold the stretch
4. Return to start position, then repeat on the other side

Details

Take a nice, deep breath. Calm. Focus.

Little help

Video: demo of the Shoulder stretch, www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMsBC9-vSDs

Article: "From Head to Toe: The Ultimate Stretching Guide" by PopSugar, www.popsugar.com/fitness/best-recovery-stretches-33387812

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