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.

Below, Merrick has shared five stretches he does every day and recommends for everyone to ease tight hips, improve shoulder ...

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 ...

Chest Stretch. It might seem odd to suggest a chest stretch when the focus is the upper back. But upper back pain can also ...

Arm circles are a simple but effective exercise to improve shoulder mobility. Start with standing with feet shoulder-width ...

One of the best ways to combat the effects of sitting is to get in regular movement. Take breaks to stand throughout the day, ...

Squeeze your shoulder blades, then pull your chest toward the bar. Hold when you've pulled your chest to the bar, then slowly ...

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.

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.

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

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 ...