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Step 1
Stand straight with you hands by your side. Place your feet shoulder width apart. Keep a slight bend in your knees. Keep your shoulders level.
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Step 2
Clasp your hands together and interlock your fingers behind your back. Your thumbs should be pointing down. Keep a slight bend in your elbows. Take a deep breath in through your nose. Exhale through your mouth.
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Step 3
Push your shoulders back slowly. Lock your elbows to straighten your arms. Push your chest out and slightly up. You should feel a stretch in your chest and shoulders.
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Step 4
Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Keep your head in a neutral position. Hyper-extending your neck while doing the chest stretch can cause injury. Keep your shoulders loose and relaxed.
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Step 5
Release your hands and bring your arms back to your sides. Repeat the stretch 2 or 3 times. Stretch your chest daily to improve flexibility.
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Step 6
Do the chest stretch in a seated position. Sit up straight on the edge of a chair with your legs together. Follow Steps 2 through 5 listed above. Consider doing the stretch at work to keep your muscles loose.
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Step 7
Keep in mind you can vary the stretch. Stand in-between a doorway with one hand on each wall. Knees should be slightly bent. While pushing against the wall with your hands push your chest up and out until you feel a stretch across the front of your chest.
