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Exercise: Chest/Upper Back - Arm Crosses |
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Stand with back straight, feet placed shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent and abdominal muscles contracted to ensure torso stabilization.
Extend arms out to sides at shoulder level.
Keep shoulders relaxed.
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Bring arms forward to cross in front of the chest.
Pause; open the arms to starting position.
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Increases range of motion in the shoulder joint.
Stretches the chest, upper back and shoulders (pectorals, trapezius, rhomboids, deltoids).
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Avoid throwing or whipping the arms back and forth.
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Be sure to keep shoulders relaxed. Do not shrug shoulders and/or tense neck.
Use slow and controlled movements.
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I am stronger on the pitch and have noticed a great improvement in my playing since training with him. Rio Ferdinand
