Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch

A stretch using a bodybar or broomstick to lengthen the chest and front shoulder muscles.

Instructions

1. Start off by standing with your legs together, holding a bodybar or a broomstick.
2. Take a slightly wider than shoulder width grip on the pole and hold it in front of you with your palms facing down.
3. Carefully lift the pole up and behind your head, feeling a stretch across your chest and shoulders.
4. Hold the stretch in the position behind your head for 20-30 seconds.
5. Return the pole to the starting position and repeat.

Tips

• Keep your legs straight and core engaged throughout the stretch
• Do not force the movement; only go as far as is comfortable
• Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch
• Use a lighter grip at first until you build flexibility