Fitness
Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch
Cross-body shoulder stretch targets posterior shoulder tightness in throwers—short holds with a stable scapula, paired with cuff strength rather than stretch-only plans.
Cross-body shoulder stretch brings the arm across the chest to lengthen posterior shoulder tissues—useful for throwers with posterior tightness when paired with cuff strengthening, not as a substitute for it. Hold twenty to thirty seconds without shrugging the trap; keep the shoulder blade gently set.
Avoid bouncing into pain after high pitch counts when tissues are inflamed.
Common questions
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Is cross-body stretch enough for shoulder health?
No—throwers need external rotation and scapular strength plus mobility. Stretching alone does not offset high pitch counts or poor recovery between outings.
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