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Static Stretching · Book exercise 5.49
A cross body shoulder stretch aimed at the posterior deltoid.
The filmed hold is abbreviated; follow the book’s full hold time and repeat on the other side.
Raise one arm to shoulder height and bring it across the chest. Place the opposite arm beneath it, bend that elbow, and guide the upper arm gently closer to the body. Keep the chest lifted and head level before switching sides.
Pull the upper arm rather than wrenching at the elbow; keep the shoulders and pelvis square.
Target: Posterior deltoid. The tennis book recommends a hold of about 45 seconds. Perform both sides where applicable and avoid bouncing.
Draw one arm across the chest at shoulder height and support it with the opposite arm. Keep the torso upright and avoid curling the head or upper back.
Related movements: Anterior Deltoid and Lateral Skips with Arm Swings. See Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis for the complete exercise and assessment guidance; explore all static stretches.
All static stretches · The tennis book · Related exercise
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Book reference: Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis, Chapter 5, exercise 5.49 Posterior Deltoid.
