Assisted Standing Chest Stretch
A partner behind you holds one straight arm at the elbow and the wrist and draws it back at shoulder height; the chest and the front of the shoulder stretch.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, one arm straight out to the side at shoulder height, a partner behind holding it at the elbow and the wrist.
Steps
- Let the partner draw the arm back slowly until the chest stretches.
- Keep the torso facing forward and the shoulder down.
- Hold and breathe, then switch arms.
Common mistakes
Partner pulling in jerks: agree on a slow draw and say stop at a firm pull. Turning the body after the arm: the chest stays square and only the arm travels. Shoulder hitching up to the ear: let it sit low before the pull starts.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
