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Chest Stretch - Standing

Stand with good posture with your feet hip width apart and hold your stomach in tight. Place your hands on your lower back.

Slowly squeeze your elbows back together while pushing your chest out until you feel a stretch in your chest of 7/10 and hold it for at least 30 seconds.


Do's Don'ts
  • Do keep your stomach tight
  • Do stand up straight
  • Do move in a slow controlled manner
  • Do stick your chest out
  • Do breathe deeply and slowly
  • Do keep your head up
  • Don't hold your breath
  • Don't take the stretch too far
  • Don't arch your back
  • Don't lean forwards
  • Don't drop your head
  • Don't lean forwards
  • Don't bounce your elbows to increase the stretch

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