Chair Upper Body Stretch

What it is

This is a seated stretch designed to gently improve flexibility in your upper body. You will primarily target your shoulders, with secondary engagement in your biceps and chest. This movement helps release tension and can be performed almost anywhere.

Technique tips

• Sit on the edge of the chair to allow for forward movement.
• Grip the back of the chair firmly for stability and leverage.
• Keep your arms straight and your back upright throughout the stretch.
• Gently lean forward until you feel a comfortable stretch in your shoulders.
• Breathe deeply and smoothly to help deepen the stretch.
• Avoid over-stretching; the sensation should be mild, not painful.

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.