Mobility

Chest Opener

The Chest Opener exercise is a fantastic movement to enhance flexibility and improve posture. This exercise stretches chest muscles and helps alleviate tightness in your upper body that may be a result of sitting for prolonged periods of time. It's particularly beneficial for those looking to improve posture or recover from related strains.

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Chest Opener instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Extend your arms out to your sides, parallel to the floor.

Gently pull your arms back as if you're trying to get your shoulder blades to touch, keep your gaze forward.

Hold for a few seconds, then release your arms to the starting position.

Avoid bending your elbows or shrugging your shoulders during the exercise.

Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Extend your arms out to your sides, parallel to the floor.

Gently pull your arms back as if you're trying to get your shoulder blades to touch, keep your gaze forward.

Hold for a few seconds, then release your arms to the starting position.

Avoid bending your elbows or shrugging your shoulders during the exercise.

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