Flexibility: "Behind Back Reach & Lift"

OBJECTIVE: Open up front of shoulders.

1. Reach back behind low back & grasp hands together. 

2. Press arms out & back as you lift up & stretch front shoulders.

3. Hold stretch 20-30 seconds.

Tips: Depending on how mobile your shoulders are you might have to modify your grip.  You can hold fingers, interlace fingers, or at least touch fingertips as you lift.

• People very tight will have problems even reaching behind their backs and probably won't be able to actually grasp hands together.

• Flexibility Exercise Handout (Directions)
• Flexibility Exercise Handout (Organizer List Only)

*Note: This exercise is intended for "normal healthy" individuals.  If you have an injury, or abnormal pain is present,
see your physician or a certified physical therapist before continuing your exercises. 

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(Updated 5-30-05)

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