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Stretch It Upper Body: Chest Stretch

 

Muscles Used: Pectoralis Major ("Pecs" or Chest)

 

Equipment Needed: None

 

Instructions:

  1. Stand up straight, with knees slightly bent.
  2. Place feet hip distance apart.
  3. Make sure toes are pointing forward.
  4. Keep shoulders even as you complete this stretch.
  5. Place arms behind your back.
  6. Clasp your hands together, extending your arms behind your back and hold this position.
  7. Feel the stretch in your chest (see photo).
  8. Inhale (breathe in) through your nose, and exhale (breathe out) through your mouth, as you complete this stretch.
  9. Hold stretch for a count of 8.
photo of two women demonstrating the chest stretch

 

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