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Neck

Doorway Pectoral Stretch

Chest opener that reduces forward-shoulder pull on the neck.

  • Mobility
  • Posture

Standard dose

Sets
2
Reps / hold
30 sec hold
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How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Stand in a doorway with one forearm on the frame, elbow near shoulder height.
  2. Step the same-side foot forward gently until you feel a stretch across the chest.
  3. Keep ribs stacked over the pelvis — do not arch the low back.
  4. Hold, then switch sides.