Upper Body Relief Five minutes of upper body stretching counters the forward posture of modern life. This routine opens the chest, releases shoulder tension, and mobilizes the upper back. Regular practice improves posture and reduces tension headaches. The 5-Minute Upper Body Routine Move through each stretch with deep breathing. Neck Release (1 minute) JME 1: Start with neck mobility to release upper tension. Shoulder Mobility (1.5 minutes) JME 53: JME 56: Full shoulder range of motion work. Chest Opening (1 minute) JME 61: Counter the closed chest position of desk work. Upper Back Mobility (1.5 minutes) JME 151: JME 152: Start your 14-day free trial for upper body routines. When to Stretch Your Upper Body After desk work. Before upper body training. When tension accumulates. Five minutes resets your upper body. Try simplmobility free for 14 days and open your upper body.