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Seated Chest Opener

Open your chest and shoulders to counter a hunched desk posture.

Duration
45 sec
Position
seated
Camera
Facing camera, upper body in view
chestshouldersupper back
Practise this stretch

How to do it

  1. 1Sit upright near the front of your chair.
  2. 2Gently move both shoulders backward and down.
  3. 3Open your chest without arching or forcing your lower back.
  4. 4Hold for about 15 seconds while breathing deeply.

Timeline

  1. Get setSit upright near the front of your chair.5 sec
  2. HoldDraw your shoulders back and gently open your chest.15 sec
  3. RelaxRelease and relax your shoulders.5 sec
  4. HoldOnce more — shoulders back, chest open, breathe.15 sec
  5. RelaxRelease. Let your arms rest.5 sec

Safety tips

  • Keep your neck neutral — don't tip your head back.
  • Don't arch your lower back to push your chest out.
  • Stop if you feel pain, dizziness or discomfort.