Technique
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Extend arms behind back and clasp hands. Lift arms upward while keeping chest open. Hold the stretch position.
A flexibility exercise that targets the chest muscles through a standing stretch position, improving shoulder mobility and chest flexibility.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Extend arms behind back and clasp hands. Lift arms upward while keeping chest open. Hold the stretch position.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms at sides ready to perform the stretch.
Hold the stretch position with arms extended behind and upward.
Keep chest open, lift arms slowly, breathe deeply, hold position, feel stretch in chest
Rounding shoulders, forcing stretch, holding breath, poor posture, rushing movement
Hold stretch longer, increase intensity gradually, add resistance, try variations
Reduce hold time, decrease intensity, use wall support, focus on breathing
Stretch to the point of mild tension, not pain. Maintain good posture throughout. Stop if you experience shoulder or chest pain.