KINESIOL 4KK3 Midterm: Midterm 2- Chest Stretches

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: KINESIOL 4KK3
• Professor: Krista M Baker

Document Summary

Hold each stretch for 15-30 seconds or 3-5 breath cycles. One inhale + one exhale = 1 breath cycle. With each exhale, move into the stretch a little further, but only to the point of tension, never pain. Bring focus to not just pulling the shoulder blades down and back, but shining your chest and heart forward to create length within the pectoral muscles. This quick and easy stretch can be performed seated or standing. Simple to perform, it"s a great way to get a quick stretch anytime of the day. Seated or standing, begin with arms hanging by your sides and shoulders pressed down away from your ears. Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together, broaden the chest, and then bring the arms behind the back and grip elbow to elbow. This is another stretch that can be performed either seated or standing. Play around with the positioning of the hands to emphasize shoulders and/or chest.