Chest stretch – how to do it right
Hands behind your back, chest out.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Clasp your hands behind your back.
- Straighten your arms and lift them a little.
- Open your chest – shoulders back and down.
- Hold for 20–30 s.
How long?
Hold for 30–45 seconds or move slowly with your breath, don’t bounce.
If something niggles
Shoulder niggling? Then do Neck stretch instead – BLOX swaps it automatically if you mention it at the start. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
In BLOX
Part of these blocks: Stretch, Neck & chest, After strength training. BLOX builds your workout from them – based on your time, energy and how you feel today.
Similar exercises
Quad stretchPull foot to your bottom, knees point down, hold the wall for balanceHamstring stretchFront leg straight, toes up, lean forward with a flat backHip flexor stretchKneeling lunge, gently push your hips forwardRound backCat back, chin to chestNeck stretchEar to shoulder, shoulders relaxedSide bendArm overhead, lean to the side