Muscle Groups
- Shoulders
- Triceps
Purposes
- Shoulder girdle mobility
- Shoulder girdle flexibility
Overview
The towel stretch increases mobility in the shoulder girdle. This exercise helps preserve range of motion in the shoulders. Perform the towel stretch after bench presses or shoulder exercise.
Description
- Standing, hold a small rolled towel behind you with one hand over the shoulders and the other behind the back
- Gently pull with the top hand, then with the bottom hand
Mistakes
- Dropping the top elbow forward
- Pulling too hard
