Let's continue our stretching stretches with the great champion Alejandra Salazar. From the cabinet of his physio Mirasierra, Ale offers us several shoulder stretches.

The shoulder is one of the parts of the body which is in great demand. padel. During your strikes, it must make a contraction to absorb the ball and then transmit power to your pala. Whether for defensive shots from the baseline or when attacking the net, the shoulder also needs to be stretched.

  • The pectorals

We have voluntarily joined the pectoral muscles to the shoulder muscles. To stretch them, place your hand flat on a wall, at shoulder height, fingers pointing backwards. Project your body forward.

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  • the shoulder

This stretch is known to everyone. To stretch the upper part of the shoulder, place your free hand on the elbow of the arm to be stretched, and pull towards you.

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  • Rotator cuff

This stretch is not offered by Alejandra but it is very interesting for players of padel. Place your hand of the arm to be stretched, outward facing your lower back. With the free hand, catch the elbow of the arm to be stretched, and while keeping the hand flat on the back, pull the elbow forward.

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