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SHOULDERS

Front Rack Stretch

BeginnerBarbell

The Front Rack Stretch uses a barbell held at the shoulders to loosen up the shoulders and triceps, one side at a time. Driving each elbow up under the bar opens the joint and improves your ability to hold a clean front rack position. It's a handy prep for cleans, front squats, and overhead work.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand tall holding a barbell across your shoulders with an overhand grip just outside shoulder-width.

  2. 2

    Press one elbow upward while pushing the bar into that shoulder.

  3. 3

    Let the stretch build across the back of that arm and the shoulder.

  4. 4

    Ease back to the starting position under control.

  5. 5

    Repeat on the other side, alternating for the set duration.

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