How to Use a Doorway to Stretch the Chest
Follow these instructions for a stretch you can do for the chest using a doorway in your house. It's a deep stretch that you can start slowly and easily. As with all stretches, remember to not bounce the stretch and take slow deep breaths to help the muscles relax.
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Instructions
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Stand in a doorway in a lunge position. As you lunge forward be careful to not extend your knee past your front toe. You should be able to look down at your front knee and still see your toes. Lunging beyond the toes puts your knee at risk for injury. If you need a deeper stretch, step the feet wider apart.
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Place your palms against the doorway so your hands are shoulder height. Your elbows are bent and close to your body.
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Keeping your back straight, lunge forward until you feel a stretch in the chest. Keep your hips under your shoulders and your shoulders down and relaxed. Hold for 5 to 10 deep breaths.
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You can do this stretch with your hands at different heights on the doorway to stretch you chest muscle at different angles.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember to not bounce when stretching.
Use deep breaths to help the muscles relax.
