![Picture](/uploads/2/4/3/6/24368658/217421073.jpg?225)
The first shoulder stretch uses your other arm to target the entire shoulder.
- Begin by bringing your right arm across your chest, just below your neck
- Place your left hand on your right tricep/elbow region (where ever is most comfortable)
- Apply pressure towards your chest and slightly to your left to feel a stretch in the shoulder
- Hold for at least 10-20 seconds
- Repeat with opposite arm
![Picture](/uploads/2/4/3/6/24368658/672797869.jpg?208)
The second shoulder stretch uses a towel or a t-shirt to help loosen the joint and provide a good stretch
- Take a small towel in your left hand and hold it behind your head
- Using your right hand, reach back and grab the towel
- Slowly pull upwards with your left hand to apply pressure to the anterior portion of the shoulder
- Be careful to not pull to hard or too fast, as this will increase the chances of injury
- Hold for at least 10-20 seconds
- Repeat with opposite arm
![Picture](/uploads/2/4/3/6/24368658/453774911.jpg?224)
This stretch works the muscles on the back of your arm and the range of motion in the shoulder
- Raise your right arm to where your elbow is near your ear
- Bend at the elbow so that your arm falls back behind your head comfortably
- Using your left hand, apply pressure to the right elbow in a downward and leftward direction
- Apply pressure to a comfortable range of motion and hold for 10-20 seconds
- Repeat with opposite arm