Exercise

Upper Back Stretch

Also known as: interlocked fingers stretch, upper back reach, scapula stretch

Upper Back Stretch — position 1Upper Back Stretch — position 2

Upper Back Stretch is an exercise for the middle back. Main target: middle back. Also works: rhomboids. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight
MovementStatic hold
CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Upper Back Stretch: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary
Secondary

How to do it

  1. Clasp fingers together with your thumbs pointing down, round your shoulders as you reach your hands forward.

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