The Bench Stretch aka Prayer stretch is a commonly prescribed stretch for improving shoulder or upper back mobility.⁠ .⁠ But how you perform this movement can change where you mobilize. And you don't want to spin your wheels by working on the wrong thing.⁠ .⁠ Watch the video for some small, but very important tips for getting the most out of this stretch! | The Barbell Physio

Prayer Stretch🙏 This stretch is great for people who sit in forward posture during the day at a desk job or as a student. This stretch opens the chest, lats, and shoulders as well as improves thoracic spine mobility! Great for pain around the shoulder blades, neck, or middle back! Try this stretch with or without a dowel rod 10-15 times and hold for 5 seconds . . . . . #backpain #neckpain #thoracic #shoulderpain #totalperformance #totalperformancept #totalperformancephysicaltherapy #tppt #physi