Shoulder shrugs toward the ear
Upper trap shortens; posterior delt never fully stretches.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusLevator scapulae
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Mobility · Upper Body
Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch
Coaching cues
- Pull one arm across the chest using the opposite forearm
- Keep the shoulder down — don't let it shrug
- Feel the posterior deltoid and rotator cuff stretch
- Hold 30–60 seconds each side
Common faults 2
Trunk rotates to increase the reach
Body turns rather than the shoulder actually stretching.
Overactive muscles
ObliquesLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗