How to Do
How to Do Chest Stretch on the Wall
The chest stretch on the wall should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the chest stretch on the wall.
Beginning
Beginning Chest Stretch on the Wall
Keep your shoulder back on the side closest to the wall, the side of the chest stretch, and don't let your shoulder rotate while stretching.
Movement
Chest Stretch on the Wall Movement
1. Place your forearm vertically on the doorframe as you stand in a doorway.
2. Your elbow and shoulder should be bent at a 90-degree angle.
3. Place your feet in a staggered stance, with your back leg on the same side as the stretched chest muscle.
4. Shift your weight forward gradually until you feel a stretch at the front of your shoulder and chest.
5. Hold the position for 30 seconds.
Benefits
Chest Stretch on the Wall Benefits
The pectoral stretch is used to lengthen chest muscles so that better posture feels natural and pleasant. Little lengthening can occur if you simply hold your elbow to the side. The goal of changing positions is to extend the anterior (front) muscles that cross the chest.
Exercise Aliases
Standing Pec Stretch, Standing Chest Stretch, Arm Chest Stretch, Wall Push Chest Stretch.
