Chest and Shoulder Wall Stretching
Chest and shoulder stretches against the wall.
PhaseCool-down
Duration7 min
Ages16–18
SpaceAny space
EquipmentNo equipment
IntensityLow
How to play
- Forearm on the wall at shoulder height, turn the body away.
- Arm straighter and higher to target the lower chest.
- Hands on the wall overhead, sink the chest toward it.
- Repeat on the other side.
Rules
- No pain.
- Relaxed shoulders.
Variations
Easier
15 seconds.
Standard
30 seconds.
Harder
Two reps.
Adaptations
- Shoulder injury: reduced range.
- Limited mobility: seated.
Learning goals
- Improve flexibility.
- Correct slouched posture.
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