Chest stretch

Caroline Nilsson is your personal trainer showing you how to do Chest stretch.

Technique

Sit or stand firmly in basic position, fold your hands behind head and move elbows backward while pressing the chest, lower the shoulders and relax. Breathe deep breathes and keep the shoulder blades lowered during the entire exercise.

Tips

This is an easy stretch for posture because it helps keeping shoulders placed right.

Alternatives

Perform the exercise with one arm at a time, lean against a wall, stretch with a straight arm.

More info

Pectoralis major, Pectoralis minor, Deltoideus and Biceps.

Instructions

Chest forward, tighten your abs.

Keep your back straight and move elbows backwards.

This exercise is 1 of 44 exercises that are included in the app Poworkout Stretch.