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Chest

Elbows Back

Elbows Back (Start)Elbows Back (End)

A static chest stretch where you pull your elbows back to open the front of the shoulders and chest.

Primary musclesChest
Secondary musclesShoulders

Setup

  1. 1Stand or sit tall with your feet flat and your core lightly braced.
  2. 2Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing out.
  3. 3Relax your shoulders away from your ears.

How to perform

  1. 1Gently draw your elbows back, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  2. 2Feel a stretch across the front of your chest.
  3. 3Hold for 20 to 30 seconds without forcing it.
  4. 4Release slowly and repeat if desired.

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