Stretching
Chest Stretch
BeginnerA doorway stretch that opens up a tight chest from pressing exercises or desk work.
Target muscles
Chest
Calories burned
~2 kcal / set
Secondary muscles
Shoulders
Equipment
No Equipment
Goal
General Fitness
Sets / Reps
2 × 1 per side
Benefits
- • Opens up a chest tightened by pressing exercises or desk work
- • Improves posture and shoulder mobility
Step by step
- 1Stand in a doorway with your forearm against the frame, elbow at shoulder height.
- 2Step forward gently until you feel a stretch across your chest.
- 3Hold the position, breathing steadily.
- 4Switch arms and repeat.
Breathing guide
Breathe slowly and deeply throughout the hold.
Common mistakes
- • Stepping too far forward too quickly
- • Raising the shoulder up toward the ear
Safety tips
- • Adjust your arm height to target different parts of the chest.
- • Keep the stretch gentle — don't force it.
Variations
- • Cross-body shoulder stretch
- • Wall chest stretch