Upper Arm Stretch

• Sit or stand up straight with your shoulders relaxed. Look straight ahead.
• Put your hand on your back with your elbow pointing up toward the ceiling.
• Gently pull your elbow behind your head with your opposite hand until you feel an easy stretch in your shoulder or upper arm.
• Hold for 30 seconds.
• Repeat on the opposite side.

Arm Stretch

• Sit or stand up straight with your shoulders relaxed. Look straight ahead.
• Interlace your fingers. Then push your palms up toward the ceiling, stretching your arms up over head. Don't arch your back.
• Hold for 10 to 20 seconds.
• Repeat 3 times.

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