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Bend gently. Move freely.

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Illustration showing doorway overhead reach

Static stretch

Doorway overhead reach

Shoulders, upper chest, and sides of torso

Setup
Door frame
Focus
Shoulders, Chest, Torso

Step by step

  1. Stand at a doorway and place the little-finger edges of both hands high on the frame.
  2. Keep the torso tall and lean or step slightly forward without hanging through the shoulders.

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

Review source: ChoosePT home stretching program — Moderate Overhead Reach