---
title: "Reaching Up Shoulder Stretch"
description: "Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart."
locale: en
slug: reaching-up-shoulder-stretch
url: "https://hi.fitness/exercises/reaching-up-shoulder-stretch"
primaryMuscle: "Front delts"
secondaryMuscles: ["Lats"]
equipment: ["Bodyweight"]
category: "Strength"
format: "Time"
video: "https://hi.fitness/exercise-media/public/video/e10edc8c-reaching-up-shoulder-stretch.mp4"
updatedAt: 2026-10-20T13:27:29+00:00
---
# Reaching Up Shoulder Stretch

Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.

## How to do it

1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Bend your right elbow and bring your right arm behind your back, raising your hand upward with your palm facing out.
3. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then slowly release and return to the starting position. Repeat on the other side by bending your left elbow and using your right hand to assist with the stretch.

## Form tips

- Move slowly and with control to avoid any sudden movements that could cause strain.
- Keep your core engaged to maintain balance and support your lower back.
- Avoid arching your back; keep your spine neutral to maximize the stretch and prevent injury.

## Similar exercises

- [Cable Front Raises Straight Bar](https://hi.fitness/exercises/cable-front-raises-straight-bar) - Front delts · Cable
- [Plate Front Raise](https://hi.fitness/exercises/plate-front-raise) - Front delts · Weight plate
- [Handstand Push on Chair](https://hi.fitness/exercises/handstand-push-on-chair) - Front delts · Other
- [Cable Y Raise](https://hi.fitness/exercises/cable-y-raise) - Front delts · Cable
- [Cable One Arm Front Raise](https://hi.fitness/exercises/cable-one-arm-front-raise) - Front delts · Cable
- [Band Front Raise](https://hi.fitness/exercises/band-front-raise) - Front delts · Resistance band
- [Band Seated Shoulder Press](https://hi.fitness/exercises/band-seated-shoulder-press) - Front delts · Resistance band
- [Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press](https://hi.fitness/exercises/band-seated-neutral-grip-shoulders-press) - Front delts · Resistance band