Popsugar Health & Fitness Stretches Upper Body Stretches I Just Started Rock Climbing, and These 13 Upper-Body Stretches Relieved My Sore Muscles 3 September 2019 by Jenny Sugar View On One Page Photo 1 of 11 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 1 Goddess Eagle This stretch allows you to stretch the upper back and shoulders while also targeting the inner thighs. From a standing straddle, cross the left elbow over the right, bringing the right fingers to the heel of your left palm. Gaze past the wrists for five breaths, staying low in your wide squat. Uncross the arms and switch sides for another five breaths. Previous Next Start Slideshow StretchesYogaArm ExercisesWorkouts