Open Book Stretch
Expert Advice
Ensure you keep your knees stacked and move only your upper body to maximize the thoracic spine mobility benefits.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on your side with your knees bent and stacked.
- Stretch your arms out in front of you, palms together.
- Lift your top arm and open your chest as you rotate your upper body, aiming to place your top shoulder on the ground.
- Keep your eyes on your moving hand to encourage full rotation.
- Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Details
Primary
Shoulders33%
Abs33%
Chest34%
Equipment
Body weight
Exercise Type
Stretching
