Upper Body Stretch for Martial Arts Fitness

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Learn how to do an upper body stretch for a martial arts fitness workout in this free exercise video from a martial arts master.

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Upper Body Stretch for Martial Arts Fitness
Hi! Before we go into some boxing with weights, I'd like to show you some stretches for your upper body to prepare you. You're going to take this arm and put your other arm here and pull it in. You get this nice stretch around the back of your shoulder and your arm. Then you're going to do the other side of course after. Just pull it in and hold it. With each stretch actually, just hold it until you feel the muscle has released and is warmed up. Then we're going to do another stretch where you take this arm straight up and you make an arrow going down the middle of your back, and take your other hand and pull it down. Then you do the other side, pull the other elbow, and just pull it down. Another great one for the chest and the back is to hug yourself and then clap in the back like that. That one feels really good. Then take your hands, if you can clasp them behind you like that and then lift up and let your chest just open. Now, let's do shoulder rolls forward. Take them up as high as you can and do full range of motion, and then go up and all the way back. This is really good for neck and upper back tension too. Okay, we're ready to do some boxing now.

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Expert: Stacey Nemour has been teaching & training in kung fu, kickboxing, & flexibility for 15 years. Some of her students include an Olympic runner, professional athletes, & ultimate fighters. Read More