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Hands-Behind Chest Opener: Reverse the Hunch

After hours leaning toward a screen, the chest closes and the upper back rounds. Holding the chair behind you and lifting the chest reverses the shape in one breath.

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How to do it

  1. Sit near the front edge of the chair.
  2. Reach the hands behind you and hold the sides or back of the seat.
  3. Inhale: draw the shoulder blades together and lift the chest.
  4. Keep the chin level — don't throw the head back.
  5. Hold for 5 breaths, then release.
Who this is forDesk workers, students and drivers.
Take careUse a stable chair without wheels. Ease off if you feel pinching at the front of the shoulder.
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