Doorway Chest Stretch

Exercise Overview

This is a stretching exercise for the shoulders and chest. Start by placing both forearms and elbows on a doorframe while standing in a split stance. Have the elbows raised to roughly the height of your shoulders. Slowly lean forwards to feel a stretch through the front of your shoulders and chest. Hold this stretch for 20-30 seconds and slowly release the stretch by leaning backwards. Rest for 20-30 seconds before starting your next repetition. Generally this stretch is completed for 1 set and 2-3 repetitions.

Muscles Involved

Pectoralis MinorPectoralis MajorAnterior DeltoidCoracobrachialis

Related Conditions

Upper Cross SyndromeText NeckHunched ShouldersCostochondritis

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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