Doorway Pec Stretch

Stand in a doorway with elbows at 90 degrees pressed against the frame at chest height, step one foot forward, and lean through the doorway to stretch both pectorals.

30s holdBeginnerStandingNo equipment

How to do the Doorway Pec Stretch

  1. Stand in a doorway with elbows at 90 degrees pressed against the frame at chest height.
  2. Step one foot forward.
  3. And lean through the doorway to stretch both pectorals.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Chest, Shoulders.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Postural Kyphosis, Shoulder Impingement, Frozen Shoulder.

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