PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Doorway Chest Stretch

Shoulders
Beginner
Bodyweight
Hold 30 seconds, 3 reps
Reviewed by Dr. Jahirul (J) Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Stand in a doorway, forearms on the door frame at 90°.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Stand in a doorway, forearms on the door frame at 90°.
  2. 2
    Step forward gently until you feel a stretch across the chest.
  3. 3
    Hold. Breathe deeply.
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Do
  • Keep chest lifted
Don't
  • Avoid over-arching the back
Clinically used for
Postural DysfunctionPostural CorrectionTech Neck

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