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Doorway Pectoral Stretch (Flexibility)

Woman standing under door frame stretching pectoral muscle.

  1. Stand in an open doorway. Raise each arm up to the side, bent at 90-degree angles with palms forward. Rest your palms on the door frame. If this is too painful, try moving your elbows down slightly.

  2. Slowly step forward with one foot. Feel the stretch in your shoulders and chest. Stand upright and don’t lean forward.

  3. Hold for 15 seconds, or as instructed. Step back and relax.

  4. Repeat 3 times, or as instructed.

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