Doorway pec stretch
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How to do it
Place the forearm against a doorframe with the elbow bent to 90 degrees and roughly at shoulder height. Step through gently with the same-side foot and rotate the chest away until you feel a stretch across the front of the shoulder and chest, then hold and breathe. Keep the elbow at shoulder height rather than above it, and back off immediately if the front of the shoulder pinches — a stretch is fine, a pinch is not.
Form cues
- Elbow at shoulder height, not above
- Lean, do not push into pain
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
Shoulder
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.