06/25/2020
Let's stretch out our upper body & shoulders quick. If at any point you experience a sharp pain, STOP and adjust. Do NOT push into the pain.
-Start in a standing position. Lets do a few arm circles. Slowly. Remember to control the movement, bringing the arms into full shoulder range of motion. Get the Bicep close to the ear bringing your arms all the way up, and then down back behind you. Focus on breathing here. Big breath in through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Repeat 4-5 times. Now reverse the movement and repeat 4-5 times.
-Bring your arms down and behind you. Interlace your fingers and straighten through the elbows. Squeezing through the upper back and opening up your chest. Hold for 7-10 seconds and breathe. While you're doing this, relax the neck making sure your shoulders are back and down. Maybe even slowly roll your neck a few times.
-Bring your right arm up above your head, bend the elbow so your hand rests on your shoulder blade, and with your left hand, reach over and grab the right elbow and push. Remember to lift your chin. While holding here, lean to the left a little. Hold for 5-7 seconds. Switch arms and repeat. Remember to lean to the right when you're ready and hold for 5-7 seconds.
-Lift your right arm pointing forward, and now bring it across your chest to the left. Left hand to your right elbow. Remember to not push into pain here. Once you have a nice stretch, look to the right and feel this for about 5-7 seconds. Repeat on the left arm and remember to look to the left this time.
-To finish let's move into a forward bend, slight bend at the knees, hands come down toward your toes. Softly shake your head to relax the neck. Big breath in while you slowly stand and bring your arms above your head. Interlace your fingers and turn your palms toward the ceiling. Extend through the elbows, hold for 3-5 slow big breaths.
Great job. Relax and enjoy your day.
