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Continuously activate the outer frontside of your arms while moving from position one into position two. Stretching happens throughout the movement, not just at the end position.
Continue to activate the outer frontside of your arms while remaining in position two. Stay active to protect yourself from overstretching and injury.
Target Area
Outer Front Arms, Shoulders, Neck
Upper trapezius, levator scapula, posterior deltoid
Getting Into Position
From a standing or seated position, bend one arm to 90 degrees and place the hand of your opposite arm around the outside of your elbow.
Flexibility Training
Eccentric Stretch
Begin in position one and activate the outer frontside of your arms by naturally resisting and generating tension while moving into position two.
Start with your arm out to the side away from your chest. Push your arm back and away from your chest as your hand overcomes this force to bring your elbow across your body for the stretch.
Isometric Stretch
Continue to activate the outer frontside of your arms while remaining in position two.
Strength Training
Concentric Strength
Begin in position two and activate the outer frontside of your arms by contracting the target muscles as you move into position one.
Start with your arm across your chest. Push your arm out and away from your chest as your hand slows down this movement for strength training.
Isometric Strength
Continue to activate the outer frontside of your arms while remaining in position one.