Chest Stretches

Stretches

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Pectoralis Major Stretch

Lay on the ball so that it supports your upper back and head. Spread your feet apart so that the ball doesn't roll so easily. Spread your arms out in the shape of a "t" and let your chest and shoulders relax and fall over the ball.  This stretch targets the Pectoralis Major muscles but also gets the abdominals and anterior neck muscles.

Pectoralis Major Stretch

Stand facing the wall with your arm out to your side, palm against the wall.  Slowly rotate your body away from the wall stretching Pectoralis Major.  

Pectoralis Minor Stretch

Lay on the ball so that it supports your upper back and head.  Spread your feet apart so that the ball doesn't roll so easily.  Brings your arms up over your head in the shape of a "Y".  This stretch targets the Pectoralis Minor, Teres Major and Minor along with the anterior neck muscles.