Our upper body stretching programme designed by our physiotherapist should be used as part of your warm up and/or cool down. All stretches should be held for 8 seconds and repeated 3 times.
Neck stretch Starting position Adopt a comfortable position in either sitting or standing.
Movement Move your chin slowly down towards your chest creating a ‘double chin’. Hold this position for 8 seconds and then return to the starting position.
Shoulders, chest and arms Starting position Adopt a standing position with your legs apart. Interlock your fingers and then stretch your arms up and above your head.
Movement You should stretch your arms slowly upwards and behind your head slightly. The stretch should be held for 8 seconds.
Arms and shoulders Starting position Adopt a comfortable position in either sitting or standing. Put your arms behind your head and hold the elbow of one arm with your other hand.
Movement Slowly pull the elbow behind your head. Hold for 8 seconds.
Back Starting position Adopt a standing position with your feet shoulder width apart. Place your hands on your hips.
Movement Slowly arch your back backwards while keeping your feet on the ground. Hold for 8 seconds.
