Overhead Side Reach

Prevention and Treatment of Youth Sport Injuries
an Online Resource

• Arm Stretch
• Arm Strength
• Core Stretch
  • Seated Twist with Wand
  • Seated Twist with Ball
  • Seated Twist with Stool
  • Overhead Side Reach
  • Seated Neck Side Stretch
  • Standing Neck Side Stretch
  • Seated Neck Lat Stretch
  • Standing Neck Lat Stretch
• Core Strength
• Leg Stretch
• Leg Strength

Standing with both feet at shoulder width for balance place one hand on the hip and reach up overhead with the other arm reaching across the body until a stretch is felt. Hold for 3 to 5 seconds and return to standing with both hands on hips. Continue for the other side repeating 15 times to each side.

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