Clasp hands behind back Palms facing in Push hands towards sky
Raise arms over head Clasp forearms Bend to one side
Side Arm Stretch
Trunk Twist
Raise arms over head Clasp hands, palms up Push hands towards sky (If the athlete is unable to clasp their hands, they can still get a good stretch by pushing their hands to the sky)
Stand with back to wall Turn, reach palms to wall
Triceps Stretch
Shoulder Stretch
Raise arms over head Bend right arm, bring hand to back Grasp elbow of bent arm and pull gently toward the middle of the back Repeat with other arm
Take elbow into hand Pull to opposite shoulder Arm may be straight or bent
Chest Stretch
Clasp hands behind neck Push elbows back Keep the back straight and tall
This is a simple stretch, that the athletes may not feel a lot when stretching. However, it opens up the chest and inner shoulder areas, preparing the chest and arms for the workout.
Neck Stretch
Roll the neck from shoulder to shoulder with chin touching body at all times Do not perform full circles as they may hyperextend the neck Tell athlete to roll neck to right, center and left. Never have the athlete roll neck backwards.
