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Bend gently. Move freely.

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Illustration showing clasped-hands chest stretch

Static stretch

Clasped-hands chest stretch

Upper chest and front of shoulders

Setup
Standing; no equipment
Focus
Shoulders, Chest

Step by step

  1. Clasp the hands behind the body.
  2. Lengthen upward, draw the shoulder blades gently together, and reach the hands slightly down and away without forcing them upward.

Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.

Review source: UC Berkeley work stretching — Chest Stretch