Deltoid (Middle) – Stretching

Joe Muscolino

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    The middle deltoid is stretched with adduction of the arm at the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint (in extension behind the back).

     

    Note: This stretching protocol is likely to stretch the coracobrachialis as well.

     

     

    The middle deltoid is stretched with adduction of the arm at the shoulder joint (in extension behind the back).

    The middle deltoid is stretched with adduction of the arm at the shoulder joint (in extension behind the back).