Straight Arms Backward Chest Stretch
Standing tall, both straight arms reach back behind the body with the hands apart; the chest and the front of the shoulders open.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, arms long at the sides, palms facing in.
Steps
- Draw the shoulder blades back and down.
- Reach both straight arms back behind you until the chest stretches.
- Hold and breathe, then lower the arms slowly.
Common mistakes
Elbows softening as the arms go back: lock them long and reach from the shoulders. Leaning forward from the hips: stand tall, the chest leads. Shrugging the shoulders up: keep them low and wide.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
