Form cues
- Keep arms straight
- Open the chest
- Maintain tall posture
- Avoid arching lower back
Exercise
Overhead Chest Stretch
Chest, body weight
A static stretch that opens the chest by extending the arms overhead and pulling back.
Target: pectorals. Also works: anterior deltoid, biceps.
This one is filed as mobility. It shows in warm-up and cool-down, and in search.
Steps
- Stand upright with feet hip-width apart.
- Interlace fingers and stretch arms straight overhead.
- Gently pull arms back behind head.
- Squeeze shoulder blades together.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
Common mistakes
- Hyperextending lower back
- Bending elbows
- Letting shoulders shrug
Breathing
Breathe deeply and steadily throughout the stretch.
In the app, search for Overhead Chest Stretch and add it to a workout.