Standing Neck Lat Stretch

Prevention and Treatment of Youth Sport Injuries
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• 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 one arm behind your back to keep the shoulder down reach up and toward the top back of the head with the other arm and stretch to the side while pulling slightly forward while dropping the chin down. Hold the stretch for 15-20 seconds. If needed repeat the stretch for both sides repeating 5 times on each side.

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