Stretch:Torso

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Stretch Programs: Torso

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1. Place palms and elbows together in front of the body

3. Palms will continue upward and extend to a full reach overhead

2. Reach overhead, keeping elbows together as long as possible

5. Bring palms forward and extend arms to side at a resting position

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Text Box: Benefit of this stretch: This stretch should be felt throughout mid-back and shoulders

· Stand in doorway with hips centered in door jamb

· Place hands and forearms on door jamb so that upper arm is parallel with the floor

· Move body forward to stretch middle fibers

· Move arm position downward so that elbows are slightly bent

· Move body forward to stretch upper fibers

· Move arm position upward so hands and forearms rest in a slightly overhead position

· Move body forward to stretch lower fibers

Text Box: Benefit of this stretch: Stretches should be felt in the middle, lower and upper sections of the pectoralis major respectively.

· Lace fingers in front of body

· Stretch arms forward until arms are extended

· Then raise arms overhead

· Reach left arm overhead with palm facing backwards

· Bend at elbow and place hand on shoulder

· Keep elbow close to side of head

· With opposite hand pull the elbow backwards

· Repeat on other side

Side View of Previous Stretch

Text Box: Benefit of this stretch: Stretch should be felt throughout back and on the back of the upper arms.

4. Pull arms down to shoulder height, leading with elbows