chest and shoulder stretch
- sit or stand tall. you can also stand against a wall. glide your head backward over your body (dorsal glide).
- raise both arms with your palms facing forward and your elbows out to the sides.
- bend your elbows and slowly lower your arms while squeezing your shoulder blades down and back. keep your elbows back and your hands up throughout the exercise. if you're using a wall, keep your arms and hands against the wall. you will feel your shoulder blades slide down and together. at the same time, you will feel a stretch across your chest and the front of your shoulders.
- hold for about 6 seconds. then relax for up to 10 seconds.
- repeat 8 to 12 times.
current as of: july 18, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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