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Standing Chest Opener

Mobility Stretch Upper body

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Clasp your hands behind your back, straighten the arms, and gently lift them while opening the chest and drawing the shoulder blades together.

Option. If clasping is difficult, hold a towel or just reach the arms back. Keep the neck long and the ribs soft.

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  1. 1

    Stand tall with feet hip-width.

  2. 2

    Clasp your hands behind your back (or hold a towel).

  3. 3

    Gently straighten the arms and lift the hands away from the body while opening the chest.

  4. 4

    Draw the shoulder blades together and keep the neck long.

  5. 5

    Hold and breathe, then release.

Standing Chest Opener

  • Opens the chest after hours of rounded posture
  • Counters desk and phone posture
  • Simple standing stretch that feels immediately relieving

Standing Chest Opener

Upper body

Move type

Mobility Stretch

Targets

Chest Shoulders

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