Stretch and Surrender: #13 Anterior Chest Stretch

Benefits: Stretches the pectoral muscles. Stretches the upper arms and shoulders.

METHOD: Stand straight, with legs hip-distance apart. Keep chin level to the ground. Interlace your fingers behind your back. Slowly lift your arms away from your buttocks. Squeeze your shoulder blades together. Feel a stretch in your upper arms, shoulders, and chest. Hold for 15-20 seconds. Relax, and repeat 3-5 times.

Tip: This is a wonderful stretch to counteract the forward-bending tasks we do all day.