How to do Standing Shoulder Rolls
StandingFlowing movementBoth sidesBeginner
Standing Shoulder Rolls is a standing flowing stretch for your neck, shoulders and upper back. Do it on one side, then switch.
Step by step
- 1Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, and let your arms hang nice and loose by your sides.
What you should feel
Let your arms stay heavy.
Form tips
- Full range, slow tempo. Squeeze the shoulder blades as they roll back. Neck long, arms relaxed.
- Feel your shoulder blades gently glide.
- Breathe with the movement.
Make it easier
Keep the circles small if your shoulders feel sore.
Coming out of it
Let the circles get smaller… and let your shoulders rest.
Muscles it works
Move slowly and stop if anything hurts. This is general guidance, not medical advice; check with a professional if you're injured or recovering.
Do Standing Shoulder Rolls with a coach
In BendEase, a voice coach talks you into Standing Shoulder Rolls, cues you through the hold and tells you when to switch sides, while the guided video shows you exactly how. It's built into routines for your neck and shoulders.
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