Sleeper Stretch
Sleeper Stretch focuses on .
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Sleeper Stretch with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your side with the arm you want to stretch bent at a 90-degree angle, elbow in line with your shoulder.
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Ensure your palm is facing down towards your feet.
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Use your opposite hand to gently press down on the wrist or forearm of the stretching arm.
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Continue pressing until you feel a stretch in the back of your shoulder.
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Hold this position.
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Slowly release the pressure and return your arm to the starting position.
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