Shoulders·Bodyweight
Upward Stretch
Shoulders · Bodyweight
Beginner
Body Part
Shoulders
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Force
Static
The Upward Stretch is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Shoulders.
Muscles Worked
In Position
How to Do the Upward Stretch
- 1Extend both hands straight above your head, palms touching.
- 2Slowly push your hands up and back, keeping your back straight.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written