FlexibilityBeginnerChest
Movement atlas
Chest Stretch
Étirement pectoraux
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- Category
- Flexibility
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Muscles
- Chest
- Equipment
- Wall
Description
Stretch to open the chest.
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Instructions
- 1Place the forearm on a wall with the elbow slightly below shoulder height.
- 2Gently rotate the torso away until the chest stretches without letting the shoulder glide forward.
Common Mistakes
- Placing the elbow too high and compressing the shoulder.
- Rotating abruptly or chasing intense pain.
Tips
- Place the forearm on a wall with the elbow slightly below shoulder height.
- Gently rotate the torso away until the chest stretches without letting the shoulder glide forward.
Equipment
Wall
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