The fastest fix for tight rear shoulders.
Keep the shoulder down, don't shrug it up toward your ear.
This simple pull-across targets the back of the shoulder, easing the rear delt and surrounding tissue that gets cranky from pressing volume and desk posture. Working one arm at a time lets you fine-tune the angle and pressure until the stretch lands exactly where you feel tight. It costs thirty seconds a side and pays back in smoother pressing and pulling.
The rear of your shoulder, the posterior delt and the tissue around it. It is the go-to for shoulders that feel tight after bench sessions or long days at a desk.
Gently, to a clear stretch and never into pain. Ease in, breathe for 20 to 30 seconds and let the tissue give. Forcing it just makes the shoulder guard harder.
The trap sneaks up to protect the shoulder. Set the shoulder blade down first, then draw the arm across, and if it shrugs anyway, reduce the pull.
