Standing

Main workout

Shoulder Reach Stand

Standing shoulders movement. Stand tall with both feet planted and rest the hands on the hips.

Times practiced Times practiced How many times people completed this movement in workouts in the app, from August 18, 2026 to October 15, 2026. How we get this number: 4,134
Popularity rank Popularity rank Its place among 142 movements, ranked by times practiced. How we get this number: #44of 142
Difficulty Difficulty How demanding the movement is, from 1 (gentlest) to 5. How we get this number: 1/5
Clarity Clarity How clearly the steps and the video specify the movement, from 1 to 5. How we get this number: 5/5
Time: 30 sec
Equipment: None

Focus zonesShoulders Arms

How to do it

Stand tall with both feet planted and rest the hands on the hips.
Lift the shoulders gently toward the ears without moving the head.
Release the shoulders fully before repeating.

About Shoulder Reach Stand

Shoulder Reach Stand lifts and releases the shoulders while the hands rest on the hips. Keep both feet planted and the head facing forward as the shoulders rise, then let them settle fully. A small vertical lift is enough to practice the release without tightening the neck.

What to focus on

Let the shoulders lift gently toward the ears without tipping the head.
Release all the way down before the next lift.

Make the movement smaller

Use a very small lift with the hands resting comfortably at the hips or beside the body.

A mistake to watch for

Holding the shoulders near the ears between repetitions. Pause and let them settle before lifting again.

Practice time and pacing

The app assigns 30 seconds to Shoulder Reach Stand. Use that as a time block, with pauses whenever you need them. Move at the demonstration’s controlled pace; the timer is not a repetition target. Watch the full movement once before following along.

Where you will practice it

It first appears on day 2 of the Standing Beginner 30-Day Plan. The day count below follows the extended version; shorter days can use fewer movements.

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Difficulty 5/5Clarity 4/5

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