Corner Stretch (Pec Opener)
A bilateral chest and anterior shoulder stretch done in a room corner that allows both arms to be supported simultaneously while the torso leans in. More complete than the doorway stretch for people with significant chest tightness on both sides equally.
How to do it
- 1
Stand in a corner of a room with both forearms resting on the two walls at shoulder height.
- 2
Position one foot slightly in front of the other for balance.
- 3
Lean your chest forward into the corner, keeping your spine neutral, no lower back arch.
- 4
Feel the stretch across both sides of the chest and front of the shoulders.
- 5
Hold 30 to 60 seconds, breathing deeply to expand the chest fully.
Easier option
If reaching both arms up to shoulder height is too much, lower your forearms to a comfortable height and only lean as far as feels good.
Benefits
- Stretches both sides of the pectorals simultaneously
- Reduces anterior shoulder tightness from bilateral rounding
- Improves thoracic extension position through passive chest opening
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back to lean further in
- Letting the shoulders shrug up during the hold
- Not breathing into the chest, breath expansion enhances the stretch
Target areas
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