https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/13454/beginner-swimming-mobilityHi all, I&#39;m an injured runner and brand new swimmer trying to keep my fitness up while recovering. I&#39;ve made notable improvements to my stroke, but it&#39;s still far from perfect. One big issue is my mobility. I can&#39;t extend my arms straight overheaden-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/208089?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 25 Jul 2020 11:57:52 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:b41d9754-8208-48a5-a3a8-fa7a2c7440d2Elaine KrugmanSteve nailed it. The &quot;down dog&quot; is an awesome stretch! Another one is the &quot;corner stretch&quot; that is often prescribed by physical therapists: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmOUk5H_0ls">www.youtube.com/watch</a><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/208072?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 21 Jul 2020 03:44:27 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:36ee65e3-423c-4719-b085-8b62e89d0eec__steve__Rotator cuff and scapula exercises in general, stretches like the one they call in yoga “down dog“ can open up the area of restriction. Are you properly rotating during stroke?<div style="clear:both;"></div>