Round The World Shoulder Stretch

Round The World Shoulder Stretch is a beginner-level exercise in the stretching category that primarily works the shoulders. It also recruits the biceps and chest. It is performed with other equipment.

How to do it

1. 1Stand up straight with your legs together, holding a bodybar or broomstick.
2. 2Hold the pole behind your hips with a wider than shoulder width grip. Your palms should be down and your thumbs facing out.
3. 3Slowly lift your arms up behind your head. Don't force it if it gets hard to lift further.

Muscles worked

Primary muscles in filled badges, secondary in grey. Tap for more exercises per muscle.

Tips and common mistakes

• •Hold each position for 20–40 seconds without bouncing, and breathe calmly.
• •Prioritize full range of motion over heavy weight with partial reps.

Sets and reps

2–3 sets, holding each position 20–40 seconds. Great as a cool-down or mobility session.