Stretching & Relief
Cactus Chest Opener
This exercise stretches the pectoral muscles and can help improve posture. It promotes deeper breathing into the chest.
- Chest
- Shoulder
- Stretch
- Posture
Instructions
How to do it
Lying on your back, place both arms in a cactus position and breathe calmly into your chest.
Dosage
2–3 minutes
Important
If needed, place a support under your forearms.
Common mistakes
- Shrugging the shoulders
- Arching the lower back
- Holding the breath
- Positioning arms too high or too low
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.