Standing Chest Stretch Against Door
Description
The standing chest stretch against a door uses a doorway to lengthen the chest and front shoulder. With the forearm pressed into the door frame, stepping forward opens the chest.
Equipment Required
Standing Chest Stretch Against Door Instructions
- Stand in an open doorway.
- Bend one elbow at ninety degrees and place the forearm against the door frame.
- Position the elbow at shoulder height.
- Step the same side foot forward through the doorway.
- Brace the core and keep the chest tall.
- Allow the chest to open as the body moves forward.
- Feel the stretch across the front of the chest and shoulder.
- Hold the stretch for the desired duration then switch sides.
Standing Chest Stretch Against Door Form & Visual
Standing Chest Stretch Against Door Benefits
- Opens the chest and front shoulders.
- Reduces tension from desk work.
- No equipment needed beyond a doorway.
- Easy to perform at home.
- Improves shoulder mobility.
- Carryover to overhead lifts and bench press.
Standing Chest Stretch Against Door Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Anterior deltoid
- Biceps brachii
- Pectoralis minor
Standing Chest Stretch Against Door Variations & Alternatives
- Doorway Pec Stretch
- Wall Chest Stretch
- Behind the Back Stretch
- Cobra Pose
