Back · Bodyweight
Back Slaps Wrap Arround Stretch
How to do the back slaps wrap arround stretch, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Reps
- Movement
- HorizontalPull
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Stand tall and swing both arms open wide to stretch across the chest, then swing them forward and wrap them around your torso so your hands slap your upper back. Repeat in a rhythmic, flowing motion to open the chest and upper back.
- 1A stretch across the chest as the arms swing open
- 2The upper back and shoulder blades spreading as the arms wrap
- 3A loose, rhythmic swing that warms the shoulders
Common mistakes
- Swinging so hard you yank the shoulder joints
- Hunching the upper back instead of staying tall
- Holding the breath; keep it flowing and relaxed
Muscles worked
The back slaps wrap arround stretch mainly works the mid traps, with the mid chest, upper traps, and rear delts assisting.
- Mid TrapsPrimary
- Mid ChestSupport
- Upper TrapsSupport
- Rear DeltsSupport
- Upper ChestMinor
- LatsMinor
- Lower TrapsMinor
- Front DeltsMinor
- Side DeltsMinor
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Last reviewed June 2026.