TABLE ASSISTED SHOULDER EXTENSION

The table assisted shoulder extension stretch is used to target the flexors of the shoulder. Start by placing your elbow on a table and sit parallel to it. Bend your elbow to 90 degrees. Begin the stretch by sliding forwards on your chair to push the shoulder into passive extension. Go as far as you can tolerate pain free and hold the stretch for up to 30 second. Rest for 30 seconds before completing another repetition if needed.

Muscles involved:

• anterior deltoid

• pectoralis major

• coracobrachialis

• biceps brachii long head

Related conditions:

• rotator cuff tendonitis / tendonopathy

• frozen shoulder

• adhesive capsulitis

• shoulder impingement

• pectoralis major contracture

• upper cross syndrome

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