Doorway chest stretch (hold)

Postureeasytimeddoorway

Standing in a doorway with the forearms on the frame and the elbows at shoulder height, the body moves forward through the door so the chest and the front of the shoulders stretch; it counters rounded shoulders.

How to do it

1. Stand in a doorway with one foot a step ahead of the other. Place both forearms on the door frame, elbows bent 90 degrees and at shoulder height.
2. Keep the body upright and the shoulder blades drawn back; don't let the shoulders roll forward.
3. Shift the weight onto the front foot, bending the front knee, so the chest moves forward past the frame until you feel a gentle stretch across the chest; the forearms stay on the frame.
4. Hold 30 seconds, breathing, step back and repeat 2-3 times. Lower the elbows a little if the shoulder pinches; stop if the arm tingles.

Muscles worked

Supporting: chest, shoulders