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Pectoral Stretch Exercise

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Tight pectoral muscles can be the result of poor posture, weight lifting, or other daily activities. With the help of a door way you can easily stretch this group of muscles.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 3 minutes

Here's How:

  1. Stand in the middle of a door way with one foot in front of the other
  2. Bend your elbows to a 90 degree angle and place your forearms on each side of the door way
  3. Shift your weight on to your front leg, leaning forward, until you feel a stretch in your chest muscles
  4. Hold for 15 seconds
  5. Relax and return to starting position
  6. Repeat above 10 more times
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