Stretching & Relief
Pectoralis Minor Stretch
Targets the small chest muscle (pectoralis minor). Can help to correct shoulder position and improve rounded shoulders.
- Pectoralis
- Stretch
- Shoulder
- Posture
Instructions
How to do it
Place both forearms on a corner or doorframe slightly above shoulder height and gently guide your chest forward and upward.
Dosage
2–3 x 20–30 seconds
Important
Avoid arching your lower back.
Common mistakes
- Shrugging the shoulders
- Pushing the head forward
- Too much pressure on the shoulders
- Positioning the arms too low
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.