How to do Seated One Arm Hug
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Seated One Arm Hug is a seated stretch for your lats, shoulders and triceps. Do it on one side, then switch.
Step by step
- 1Sit nice and tall.
- 2Bring your right arm straight across your chest then hook your left arm around it and gently hug it in toward you.
What you should feel
Keep your right shoulder low.
Form tips
- Keep the right shoulder away from the ear. Chest stays square, don't twist with it. Feel the back of the right shoulder open.
- No pulling hard… just a gentle hug.
- Feel the back of your right shoulder slowly open.
Make it easier
If your shoulder is tender, hold your arm lower, closer to your chest.
Coming out of it
Gently release your arm… and let both arms rest down by your sides.
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 Seated One Arm Hug with a coach
In BendEase, a voice coach talks you into Seated One Arm Hug, 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 lats and shoulders.
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