SHOULDER AND NECK DIAGONAL STRETCH
Stretch the neck, shoulder, and upper trapezius through combined diagonal movements.
How to Perform
- Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Reach across your body with the right hand and grasp your left arm at the wrist.
- Pull the left arm down and across your body as you tilt your head to the right.
- Hold for 20-30 seconds, feeling the stretch down the neck and into the shoulder.
- Switch arm positions and repeat on the opposite side. Complete prescribed repetitions bilaterally.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Move slowly and deliberately. Feel the stretch on the opposite side of neck and shoulder. Keep movements smooth.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Avoid if acute neck or shoulder injury. Do not force beyond comfortable range.
Additional Safety Notes: Never force the stretch. Stop if you experience pain. Avoid jerky movements.
Exercise Modifications
Make it Harder (Progressions)
Increase hold time to 45 seconds. Increase intensity of diagonal pull.
Make it Easier (Regressions)
Reduce hold time to 10 seconds. Decrease pull intensity.