Static stretch
Seated chest opener
Chest and front of shoulders
- Setup
- Stable chair
- Focus
- Shoulders, Chest
Step by step
- Sit away from the backrest.
- Draw the shoulders back and down, extend the arms slightly out to the sides, and gently lift the breastbone without over-arching the lower back.
Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.
Review source: NHS sitting exercises — Chest stretch