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Banded Chest Stretch
A standing stretch that opens the chest by holding a band behind the back and drawing the arms apart.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- pectoralis major · anterior deltoid
- Goals
- mobility
- Equipment
- Resistance band
- Category
- Stretching
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
How to perform the movement
- Hold a band behind your back with both hands.
- Straighten your arms and draw them apart.
- Lift your chest and squeeze your shoulder blades.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your shoulders down away from your ears.
- Stretch to mild tension, never to pain.