Round The World Shoulder Stretch
How to do the Round The World Shoulder Stretch
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Stand up straight with your legs together, holding a bodybar or broomstick.
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Hold the pole behind your hips with a wider than shoulder width grip. Your palms should be down and your thumbs facing out.
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Slowly lift your arms up behind your head. Don't force it if it gets hard to lift further.
How to program the Round The World Shoulder Stretch
Sets and reps
As an isolation movement, the Round The World Shoulder Stretch is best trained with moderate loads and higher reps: 2–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest. Chasing heavy weight on isolation work usually degrades form before it builds muscle — prioritize a full range of motion and a controlled negative. Program it after your compound lifts.
Progression
The Round The World Shoulder Stretch is beginner-friendly. Start with a load (or rep count) you can complete with clean form on every set, then add a small amount of weight or 1–2 reps each week. When you hit the top of your rep range on all sets, increase the load and drop back to the bottom of the range — simple double progression.
Secondary muscles worked
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Round The World Shoulder Stretch work?
The Round The World Shoulder Stretch primarily targets the Shoulders. It also recruits the Biceps, Chest as supporting muscles.
What equipment do I need for the Round The World Shoulder Stretch?
You need Other. Difficulty level: Beginner.
How many sets and reps of the Round The World Shoulder Stretch should I do?
Do 2–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 60–90 seconds rest, focusing on a full range of motion and controlled tempo rather than maximum load.
