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Thread the Needle Stretch: Improve Mobility Guide
Muscle Group:
Upper Back
Type:
Static
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Equipment:
None
Rhomboids, Rotator Cuff, Erector Spinae
Description
Enhance upper back and shoulder flexibility with the 'thread the needle' stretch. On hands and knees, slide one arm under to rotate your torso and shoulder.
Progression
Reach further, rotate more
Feel sensation
Stretch in the upper back, shoulders, and rotator cuff.
Common mistakes
Forcing the rotation, holding your breath
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