Shoulder Extension
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we present passive stretching for shoulder extension, targeting the front of the shoulder and chest.
Objective
Understand how to safely lengthen the tissues that limit your shoulder's ability to reach behind your body.
What You'll Get
What You'll Get: You'll learn straightforward passive stretches that open the front of your shoulders—useful for countering rounded postures, improving arm balances, and creating space for backbends. These stretches work whether you're trying to clasp hands behind your back in yoga or reaching for a seatbelt. For professionals, this lesson offers reliable, teachable stretches that address one of the most common areas of tightness in modern bodies.
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