Doorway chest stretch
General guidance. This page has not been reviewed by a qualified professional yet.
Doorway chest stretch. Take a small step or rotate away until you feel a gentle chest stretch. Switch sides.
How to do this exercise: Doorway chest stretchSetup · movement · load
- Set your position
Rest a forearm on a secure doorframe, elbow around shoulder height or lower.
- Make the movement
Take a small step or rotate away until you feel a gentle chest stretch. Switch sides.
- Breathe and control the pace
Breathe steadily and hold a stable position. End the hold when you cannot maintain it without arching, shaking or losing balance.
Do not force the shoulder forward or use a door that can move.
Kilograms are not the main measure here. Track time, distance or repetitions as planned; choose resistance and range you can control.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.
- Type
- Mobility
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Sides
- One side at a time
- How load is measured
- No external load
Main muscles
Chest
Equipment
No equipment needed
Load values are only comparable on the same exercise and equipment.
How to do it
- Rest a forearm on a secure doorframe, elbow around shoulder height or lower.
- Take a small step or rotate away until you feel a gentle chest stretch. Switch sides.
Common mistakes
- Do not force the shoulder forward or use a door that can move.
Safety notes
- Start with easy resistance and breathe continuously. Stop for sharp pain; ask gym staff to demonstrate unfamiliar equipment.