Doorway Chest Stretch

DOORWAY CHEST STRETCH

This is a stretching exercise for the shoulders and chest. Start by placing both forearms and elbows on a doorframe while standing in a split stance. Have the elbows raised to roughly the height of your shoulders. Slowly lean forwards to feel a stretch through the front of your shoulders and chest. Hold this stretch for 20-30 seconds and slowly release the stretch by leaning backwards. Rest for 20-30 seconds before starting your next repetition. Generally this stretch is completed for 1 set and 2-3 repetitions.

Muscles Involved:

• Pectoralis Minor

• Pectoralis Major

• Anterior Deltoid

• Coracobrachialis

Related Conditions:

• Upper Cross Syndrome

• Text Neck

• Hunched Shoulders

• Costochondritis

Exercise Database