Mobility

Chest Opener

The Chest Opener exercise is a fantastic movement to enhance flexibility and improve posture. This exercise stretches chest muscles and helps alleviate tightness in your upper body that may be a result of sitting for prolonged periods of time. It's particularly beneficial for those looking to improve posture or recover from related strains.

View all exercises

Chest Opener instructions

Step-by-step instructions

1

Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.

2

Extend your arms out to your sides, parallel to the floor.

3

Gently pull your arms back as if you're trying to get your shoulder blades to touch, keep your gaze forward.

4

Hold for a few seconds, then release your arms to the starting position.

5

Avoid bending your elbows or shrugging your shoulders during the exercise.

Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Extend your arms out to your sides, parallel to the floor.

Gently pull your arms back as if you're trying to get your shoulder blades to touch, keep your gaze forward.

Hold for a few seconds, then release your arms to the starting position.

Avoid bending your elbows or shrugging your shoulders during the exercise.

Equipment needed

Bands

Barbell

Battle Ropes

Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

Dip Bar

Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

Kettlebell

Ladder

Machine

Pull-Up Bar

Yoga Ball

Muscles used

This is some text inside of a div block.

Back

Front

Strength distributions

This graph shows how much weight men and women could lift for a single maximum-effort rep.

Explore other exercises

Yoga Ball Single Kettlebell Crunch

Perform Yoga Ball Single Kettlebell Crunch for strong, toned abs. This exercise targets core muscles, improving stability, balance, and enhancing flexibility and endurance.

Single Kettlebell Sumo Goblet Squat

Perform the Single Kettlebell Sumo Goblet Squat to target your lower body, specifically thighs and buttocks, while engaging your core. This exercise improves strength, balance, flexibility, and stability as you squat holding a kettlebell at your chest.

Boost shoulder strength and mobility with the Med Ball Halo exercise. Perform controlled circular motions with a medicine ball for effective upper body strength training and rehabilitation.

Start your fitness journey today

Enjoying exercises like Chest Opener, but want more personalization? Join CoPilot to build a stronger, healthier, and more confident version of you.

Work with a trainer