Mobility & Stretchbeginner30 seconds
Chest Opener
The chest opener directly counteracts the rounded-forward posture of coding by stretching the chest and front shoulders. VibeFit times the hold while you open up.
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How to do it
- 1Stand tall and clasp your hands behind your back.
- 2Straighten your arms and lift your chest.
- 3Draw your shoulder blades together and hold.
Form cues
- Lift your chest tall
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together
- Keep your chin level
- Breathe into the front of your chest
Common mistakes
- Shrugging the shoulders up
- Arching the lower back
- Holding your breath
Benefits
- Reverses rounded desk posture
- Stretches the chest and front shoulders
- Helps you breathe deeper
Every developer with rounded, tight shoulders.
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