Upper Back Stretch

Upper Back Stretch is a beginner-level exercise in the stretching category that primarily works the mid back. It also recruits the mid back.

How to do it

1. 1Clasp fingers together with your thumbs pointing down, round your shoulders as you reach your hands forward.

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.