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Doorway Pectoral Stretch (Flexibility)

  1. Stand in an open doorway. Raise each arm up to the side, bent at 90 ° angles with palms forward. Rest your palms on the door frame. If this is too painful, try moving your elbows down slightly.

  2. Slowly step forward with 1 foot. Feel the stretch in your shoulders and chest. Stand upright and don’t lean forward.

  3. Hold for 15 seconds, or as instructed. Step back and relax.

  4. Repeat 3 times, or as instructed.

Person standing in doorway doing pectoral stretch exercise.

Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Trina Bellendir PT
Date Last Reviewed: 1/1/2025
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