If you suffer from limited range of motion in your chest and shoulders, this stretch can open them up, correcting tension that often leaves you leaning forward while lifting weights or running. Try this stretch on the floor, or standing in a doorframe.
- Start in a seated position. With your feet flat on the floor, bend your knees and place your hands behind your back, directly under your shoulders.
- Supporting your body with your arms and feet, lift your hips toward the sky, pressing through your heels.
- Try to fully extend your hips so that your body is completely straight, in a reverse plank or tabletop pose.
- Slowly bring your butt back to the floor, repeat for 10 reps.
Doorframe Chest Stretch
- Start with your right foot forward in a lunge position in an open doorway.
- Bend your right arm at a 90-degree angle, keeping your shoulder down, palm facing forward on the door frame.
- Keep your chest up and your neck neutral, hold for 30 seconds and relax.
- Switch to the other arm and change feet.
- Repeat for 30 seconds on each side, two times a day.