ChestBeginner

Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch

Stretching movement using Other.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary ChestSupporting Shoulders

Movement instructions

1
Start off by standing with your legs together, holding a bodybar or a broomstick.
2
Take a slightly wider than shoulder width grip on the pole and hold it in front of you with your palms facing down.
3
Carefully lift the pole up and behind your head.

Technique guidance

Breathe slowly and evenly. Exhale as you ease into a comfortable range, and never use the breath to force a deeper position.

Use only a comfortable range; a stretch may feel like tension but should not feel sharp or joint-specific.
Come out of the position slowly and use support when balance is limited.
Inspect the implement and clear its movement path before starting.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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