How To Do A Chest Stretch Against The Wall

Loosen tight chest muscles and improve neck & shoulder pain with this stretch. Performing this stretch regularly can improve symptoms of poor posture and increase shoulder range of motion.

Level/Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced

Muscle Group(s): chest, forearm, shoulders

Equipment: wall

Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises

Coaching Cues:
Spread fingers on wall, rotate torso away from forearm

Before starting:

Be sure to breathe well in order to relax the muscle.

1. Stand beside a wall and place your palm against it with a straight arm.

2. Spread the fingers apart, with your middle finger at 12 o’clock.

3. Turn the torso away until you feel the stretch at the chest/forearm. Breathe well. To increase the stretch, place the hand above the shoulder and repeat the steps.