Doorway Pectoral Stretch (Flexibility) 
  
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      Stand in an open doorway. Raise each arm up to the side, bent at 90 ° angles with palms forward. Rest your palms on the door frame. If this is too painful, try moving your elbows down slightly.  
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      Slowly step forward with 1 foot. Feel the stretch in your shoulders and chest. Stand upright and don’t lean forward.  
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      Hold for 15 seconds, or as instructed. Step back and relax.  
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      Repeat 3 times, or as instructed.  

 
				
			 
			
				
				
				
				
				
						Online Medical Reviewer:
						Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
						
					
						
Online Medical Reviewer:
						Thomas N Joseph MD
						
					
						
Online Medical Reviewer:
						Trina Bellendir PT
						
					
				
			
					Date Last Reviewed:
					1/1/2025
					
				
		
				
				
			
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