How to Do
How to Do Assisted Seated Upper Trapezius Stretch Active
With your head neutral, your partner should cue you to flex your head to the side and to the left.
Beginning
Beginning Seated Upper Trapezius Stretch
1. Sit on a bench or chair.
2. Partner should put their right hand on your right shoulder.
3. Partner should cue you to keep the core stable.
4. Partner should cue you to relax their upper middle back relaxed.
Movement
Seated Upper Trapezius Stretch Movement
1. Partner should put their left hand above your right ear.
2. Partner should assist you in achieving a slightly deeper stretch than you can actively achieve on your own.
3. Hold this position.
Benefits
Seated Upper Trapezius Stretch Benefits
It increases flexibility in your spine and strengthens your back and arms, helping prevent future trapezius issues.
Exercise Aliases
Upper Trapezius Stretch, Seated Upper Trapezius Stretch, Levator Scapulae Stretch.
