Exercise
UPPER BODY CHAIR STRETCH
Stand
Squat
Form cues
Sit upright with feet flat on the floor before reaching back
Grip the back of the chair with both hands, keeping arms straight
Lower your upper body slowly forward — maintain straight arms throughout
Lift your chest as you lean to open the shoulder rather than collapse
Breathe steadily; hold without bouncing
Instructions
Step-by-step technique
Sit upright in a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor.
Reach back with both hands and grip the back of the chair, keeping your arms straight.
Sit tall through your spine.
Slowly lower your upper body forward, maintaining straight arms, until you feel a stretch in your shoulders, chest, and biceps.
Continue leaning until you feel a comfortable but effective stretch.
Hold for 20–30 seconds, breathing steadily.
On each exhale, try to relax a little deeper into the stretch.
Return to the upright position and repeat as needed.