Chest Opener Stretch

Difficulty

Beginner

Position

Standing

Type

Static stretching

Sides

Single position

Hold time

30–60 s per set in our routines

How to do the Chest Opener Stretch

1. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
2. Clasp your hands behind your head and widen your elbows out to the sides.
3. Gently squeeze shoulder blades together and lift your chest as you breathe in.

Tips

• Keep shoulders soft and away from your ears.
• Maintain a long spine rather than arching through the lower back.

Adjustments

• Hold a strap or towel behind your head if your hands do not quite meet comfortably.

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