How to do the chest opener stretch

Instructions for chest opener:

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, interlock your fingers behind your head.

Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together and move your elbows backward to open your chest.

What does chest opener help with?

Flexibility

What areas does chest opener exercise?

Chest, Shoulders, Abdomen

How is chest opener performed?

Sitting

When should you avoid chest opener?

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