How to Do
How to Do Standing Pectoral Stretch
This stretch focuses on your chest and shoulders so be sure that is where you primarily feel it to ensure proper form.
Beginning
Beginning Standing Pectoral Stretch
Beginning with a shoulder-width stance and your back in neutral alignment, extend your arms in front of your chest at shoulder height. Now flex your elbows upwards so your arms are at 90-degree angles and hands pointing to the ceiling.
Movement
Standing Pectoral Stretch Movement
1. From the starting position and keeping your elbows at 90-degree angles, rotate your shoulders backward.
2. Hold and repeat as recommended.
Benefits
Standing Pectoral Stretch Benefits
This stretch focuses on the pectoralis major and minor muscles of the chest. Because of the overhead position, this stretch also helps to stretch the shoulder musculature and upper body muscles.
