The Best Upper-Back Stretches For That Perfect Between-the-Shoulders Release

This upper back stretch targets the teres minor, posterior deltoids, trapezius, and the rhomboids. If you're ever wanted to know how to stretch between your shoulder blades, this stretch is for you.

1. Start by standing with your feet hip distance apart.
2. Reach one arm across your chest to the opposite side of your body.
3. Place your opposite forearm behind the elbow of the extended arm.
4. Use your forearm to press the extended arm into your chest.
5. Continue to reach your arm long as the opposite forearm presses it into your chest.
6. Hold and breathe for 30 seconds. Then relax, and repeat on the other side.
7. Repeat two to three times on both arms.