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Side-Lying Chest Opener

Stretching / Very Easy

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How to do Side-Lying Chest Opener:

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side-lying chest opener is a stretching exercise that primarily targets the middle back ...more

side-lying chest opener is a stretching exercise that primarily targets the middle back.

The only side-lying chest opener equipment that you really need is the following: foam roller. There are however many different side-lying chest opener variations that you can try out that may require different types of side-lying chest opener equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper side-lying chest opener form is easy with the step by step side-lying chest opener instructions, side-lying chest opener tips, and the instructional side-lying chest opener technique video on this page. side-lying chest opener is a exercise for those with a very easy level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the side-lying chest opener video, learn how to do the side-lying chest opener, and then be sure and browse through the side-lying chest opener workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Keep your top leg bent at a 90 degree angle or slightly higher.
  2. Push down against the foam roller with your top leg to really focus on thoracic rotation. You will notice that you won't be able to rotate as far when opening up.

Variations

  1. Instead of opening up like a clam, make a big circle with the top arm over you head with palm facing the ceiling.

Other Names

  • 90/90 Stretch

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

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Equipment Needed

  • Foam Roller

Tips

  1. Keep your top leg bent at a 90 degree angle or slightly higher.
  2. Push down against the foam roller with your top leg to really focus on thoracic rotation. You will notice that you won't be able to rotate as far when opening up.

Variations

  1. Instead of opening up like a clam, make a big circle with the top arm over you head with palm facing the ceiling.

Other Names

  • 90/90 Stretch

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation