How To Stretch Your Shoulder Area

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Do your shoulders feel tense after sitting at the computer for long periods? Take a cue from dogs and cats, who stretch their shoulders all the time—have you ever heard one complain about a long day at the office?

To complete this How-To you will need:

Comfortable clothing
A floor

Step 1: Lie on floor

Lie flat on the floor with your legs straight and together and your arms straight out from your sides against the floor.

Step 2: Bend elbows

Bend your elbows at 90-degree angles so your fingertips point straight up toward the ceiling and your palms face forward.

Step 3: Drop back hands

Drop the backs of your hands toward the floor, keeping the elbows bent at 90-degree angles and your shoulders and upper arms on the floor. Stop when you feel a comfortable tension. Hold for about 10-30 seconds.

Step 4: Roll arms forward

Roll your arms forward so that your palms face down and your fingers point toward your feet. Again, stop the rotation once you feel that comfortable tension. Hold for about 10-30 seconds.

Step 5: Repeat stretch

Repeat the stretch, rotating your arms up and down again, three to five times. Try to go slightly further into the stretch each time, being careful not to cause any pain.

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[cornflakes11]

did anyone notice that when it she said step 3 it came up on screen that it said step 2?

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[russianrabbit]

that wasnt funny.

[ArcanePath360]

My dog doesn't complain about a long day at the office because 1. He doesn't work in one, and 2. He doesn't have the power of speech. So what the fuck kind of dumb ass thing was that to say?

[baeronautics]

this guy seems to have a lot of time in his hands!

[aVidzz]

If only i had a floor..

[Pheyt14]

If your shoulder is known to sublux, I wouldn't recommend doing this.

[ruof42]

his fingers weren't pointing towards his feet.

[MikiMaye]

@theneenjah lol

[theneenjah]

@jj000652453 thank you captain obvious

[theneenjah]

i've got the comfortable clothes, but i cant find a floor anywhere :(

[jj000652453]

dogs and cats dont complain about a long day at the office b/c they dont ever even experience a day working at an office!

[hrmarinkovic]

2 steps 2