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Doorway Chest Stretch
The doorway chest stretch opens the front of your chest and shoulders, which tighten from sitting and looking at screens.
Mobility & FlexibilityWhat this exercise does
The doorway chest stretch opens the front of your chest and shoulders, which tighten from sitting and looking at screens. It makes standing tall feel easier.
At a glance
- Muscles worked
- Chest, Shoulders
- Experience
- Beginner
- Equipment
- No Equipment
- Good for
- Joint-Friendly / Low-Impact
How to do it
- Stand in a doorway. Place your forearms on the frame with your elbows at shoulder height.
- Step one foot forward.
- Lean gently forward until you feel a stretch across your chest.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Step back and relax. Repeat once or twice.
Common mistakes
- Leaning too far.
- Arching the lower back.
- Shrugging the shoulders.
Make it easier or harder
Make it easier
Lower your arms and lean less.
Make it harder
Raise your arms higher on the frame.
Keep it safe
Keep the stretch mild. If you feel tingling in your hands, back off.
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