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StretchingBeginner

Chest Opener Stretch (Seated)

Equipment:Other
Type:Isolation
Force:Isometric

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Shoulders

Secondary

Biceps, Chest

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Sit on edge of sturdy chair, feet flat.

  2. 2

    Reach hands behind, grip back or sides of chair.

  3. 3

    Keep arms mostly straight.

  4. 4

    Sit tall, inhale.

  5. 5

    Exhale, gently pull shoulder blades together, lift chest.

  6. 6

    Feel stretch across chest and front of shoulders.

  7. 7

    Hold 15-30 seconds.

  8. 8

    Release slowly.