Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Seated Shoulder Flexor, Depressor and Retractor Stretch.
A seated stretch that simultaneously targets the shoulder flexors, depressors, and retractors by placing the hands behind the body and allowing the shoulders to sink and open. It improves shoulder mobility and counteracts the effects of prolonged sitting or pressing movements.
The Seated Shoulder Flexor, Depressor and Retractor Stretch is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
