Active Chest Stretch

Actively stretches the muscles of the chest as well as the front of the shoulders.

Equipment
None

Exercise Technique

Keep your arms in front of you at shoulder level and choose between the following positions: Arms straight with palms together or elbows bent and touching each other.
Bring your arms backward by actively squeezing the muscles between your shoulder blades.
Hold the contraction in your back muscles to actively maintain the stretch on your chest muscles.
Hold for 10 to 15 seconds. Repeat a few times if you have tight muscles or you have been doing a lot of desk work with a slouched posture.