The Best and Worst Chest Exercises, According to a Trainer originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Chest day is sacred. But if ...

5 chest stretches. Tight chest muscles can cause the shoulders to round forward, putting strain on the back, so it’s important to take the time to stretch out the pectorals.

Here are some simple upper-body stretches that target the shoulders, hands, arms, chest and back. I've included both static stretches and dynamic — or moving — stretches. They don’t require any ...

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Knee-to-chest stretch. Lie on your back and pull one knee toward your chest. Keep the other leg straight or bend it slightly. Stretches the gluteal muscles and lower back muscles.

Chest stretch Stretch your chest by extending both arms to the side, palms facing forward. Reach back with your hands until you feel a stretch across your chest and front of your arms.

Sit tall, and gaze forward with your shoulders relaxed by your sides. Tilt your head down and then press your chin backward, ...

Chest opener: Sit tall and place your hands behind you on the bed or couch, fingers pointing away from you. "Let your head relax back, opening your chest and front of your neck," Pasle-Green said.

Strengthening and stretching exercises for the lower back can help stabilize the lower spine and support the upper body. Examples include the plank and knee-to-chest stretches. Stretching the back ...