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Any fitness plans you make should be built on the foundation of a regular stretching regime \u2013 and a decent foam roller<\/a>. Without stretching, you may begin to experience tight, achy muscles as they lose their flexibility. And that’s going to hamper your progress in the gym. <\/span>The shoulders are particularly important, given their central role in any lifting work, but they can also be easily neglected when it comes to stretches, leading to pain and tightness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performing the following shoulder stretches regularly will keep you supple and flexible, free from pain and tightness, allowing you to work through full range of motion, work your muscles effectively, and continue making those sought-after gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have worked with countless clients suffering with some kind of shoulder pain or tightness when training in the gym or day to day. While the pain may be due to several factors, most of the reasons arise from poor shoulder mobility while lifting weights and stressing structures that are unaccustomed to the ranges and loads applied to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Men\u2019s Fitness we pride ourselves on delivering information that serves a singular purpose: to improve some aspect of your health, fitness or wellbeing. For over 16 years, we\u2019ve been publishing authoritative health and fitness content \u2013 written by our expert editors and contributors. Each of our workouts has been created and tested by either a highly experienced editor or expert contributor. These shoulder stretches were suggested by rehabilitation coach and PT Sam Preston<\/a>, co-founder of luxury wellness retreat\u00a0Palm Rock Retreats<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The best shoulder stretches to ease tightness<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here are some go-to options for the best shoulder stretches, not only to prime the shoulders before a workout but also to reduce pain, tightness and other postural effects associated with long-term desk life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Desk fly shoulder stretch<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Prone shoulder CAR stretch<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Front rack barbell stretch<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Dowel bench extension<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    These shoulder stretches can be used before a workout or as part of a daily mobility routine if you suffer from mild shoulder stiffness and pain. However, if you have continual pain and restriction from day to day, or if something doesn\u2019t feel right, please seek professional advice.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Desk fly<\/span> shoulder stretch<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n
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    Why I like it: <\/strong>This shoulder stretch can and should be done as frequently as possible during your working day. Perform the exercise at your desk (or any seated position) and during your warm-up. It is seated to restrict the lower back during the movement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to do a desk fly:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n