Open Book Stretch
Side-lying thoracic rotation to open the chest and improve upper-back mobility.
thoracic exercises Thoracic rotation, pec openingExecution
- 1Side-lying with hips and knees at 90 deg, arms extended forward
- 2Rotate the top arm open like a book
- 3Follow the hand with the eyes, keep knees stacked
- 43 sets x 10 reps per side
Cues
- Knees stay together
- Exhale as you open
- Move slowly
Common Errors
- Hip rotation
- Forcing range
- Rushing
Progressions
- 1Passive -> Active -> Pause at end -> Foam roller between knees
Related Patterns
thoracic kyphosisthoracic rotation restriction
