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Standing Assisted Doorway Chest Stretch

Uses a doorway to effectively open the chest and front shoulders.

ChestBeginnerMobilityStretch

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: chest. Secondary: front delts
Muscle groupChest
DifficultyBeginner
TypeMobility · Stretch
Sets & reps30 seconds
Estimated calories burned~10 kcal

How to do it

  1. Stand in a doorway and place the forearms or hands on the frame.
  2. Gently step forward until a stretch is felt across the chest.
  3. Hold while breathing deeply.
  4. Keep the shoulders down and core engaged.
  5. Release slowly.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Uses a doorway to effectively open the chest and front shoulders.

Common mistakes

Avoid overstretching or leaning too aggressively.

Make it harder

Step farther through the doorway or increase hold time.

Make it easier

Reduce the intensity of the lean.

Breathing

Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch.

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