Round The World Shoulder Stretch

A shoulder mobility stretch performed with a light rod or broomstick that moves through a large circular range of motion. It improves shoulder flexibility and joint health while warming up the rotator cuff.

Instructions

1. Stand up straight with your legs together, holding a light bodybar, broomstick, or PVC pipe.
2. Hold the pole behind your hips with a wider than shoulder width grip.
3. Your palms should face down with your thumbs facing outward.
4. Slowly lift your arms up behind your head, bringing the rod overhead in a circular arc.
5. Continue the circular motion, bringing the rod down in front of you.
6. Complete the full circle by returning to the starting position behind your hips.
7. Don’t force the movement if it becomes difficult or causes pain.
8. Perform the movement slowly and controlled.

Tips

• Use a light implement (broomstick or PVC pipe) to allow greater range of motion.
• Widen your grip on the implement to accommodate current shoulder flexibility.
• Perform this stretch as a warm-up to prepare shoulders for training.
• If mobility is limited, start with a wider grip and gradually narrow it as flexibility improves.
• Move slowly and within a comfortable range to avoid shoulder injury.
• This exercise is excellent for improving overhead mobility needed for pressing movements.