A dynamic mobility exercise that combines lateral shuffling movements with chest opening stretches to improve lateral movement, shoulder mobility, and thoracic extension.
Perform a lateral shuffle while simultaneously opening your chest by pulling your arms back and squeezing your shoulder blades together. Shuffle sideways with proper footwork while maintaining the chest open position, then return arms to sides.
Begin standing with feet shoulder-width apart, arms at your sides, and core engaged.
Continue the movement pattern while maintaining proper form and coordination.
Shuffle laterally, open your chest, squeeze shoulder blades, maintain rhythm
Poor coordination, not maintaining rhythm, poor footwork, rushed movements
Increase speed, add resistance bands, perform backward shuffles, or add more complex arm patterns.
Reduce speed, perform walking with chest openers, or practice chest openers separately.
Stop if you experience pain in the shoulders, chest, or knees. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. This exercise requires good coordination and mobility.