Upper Trapezius StretchExercise demonstration

For men

Upper Trapezius Stretch

BackArmsDifficulty 1/5Seated

How to do it

  1. Sit or stand tall and relax your shoulders.
  2. Place one hand on your head and gently tilt your ear toward that shoulder, then release and switch sides.

What to feel

A gentle stretch along the side of your neck and the top of your shoulder.

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