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Supine Chest Stretch

Lie on your back with a rolled towel lengthwise along your spine, extend your arms to the sides at shoulder height with palms up, and let gravity passively open your chest.

45s holdIntermediateLyingEquipment: Towel

How to do the Supine Chest Stretch

  1. Lie on your back with a rolled towel lengthwise along your spine.
  2. Extend your arms to the sides at shoulder height with palms up.
  3. And let gravity passively open your chest.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Chest, Shoulders.

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

Body Fix walks you through the Supine Chest Stretch with a guided timer, demo video, and progressions. Free on iOS.

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This page is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See peer-reviewed sources for these recommendations, and always consult a qualified healthcare provider for new, severe, or persistent symptoms.