09/08/2026
🧘 Stretch of the Week: Doorway Pectoral Stretch
If you spend long hours sitting at a desk, driving, or looking down at your phone, chances are your chest muscles are feeling tight.
The Doorway Pectoral Stretch is a simple stretch that can help:
✔ Reduce tightness through the chest and shoulders
✔ Improve flexibility
✔ Encourage better posture
✔ Counteract the effects of prolonged sitting
💡 How to do it:
• Place your forearms or hands on either side of a doorway.
• Step one foot forward until you feel a gentle stretch across your chest.
• Hold for 20–30 seconds and repeat 2–3 times.
Remember, you should feel a gentle stretch, not pain. If you have a shoulder injury or the movement causes discomfort, stop and seek advice from your healthcare professional.
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