Chest Openers: 7 Exercises for Better Posture and Breathing

Grasp the STRETCH BAND with your fingertips and place it behind your buttocks. Pull the band backward and upward. Hold the position.

Grasp the STRETCH BAND with your fingertips. Put your arms through it. Move the band over your head and back. Form a diagonal line with your arms. Hold the position.

Place your hand on a wall at about shoulder height, with your fingertips pointing down. Hold the STRETCH BAND in each of your palms. Rotate your upper body toward the opposite side. Open your chest as wide as possible.

Get into a kneeling position. Grab the STRETCH BAND and bring it back over your head. Push your hips forward and your upper body backward. Lift your sternum and bring your chin to your chest. Hold the position.

Place the BLACKROLL next to the mat. Start on all fours. Extend your arm to the side. Place your forearm on the BLACKROLL. Push the foam roller to the side. Let your upper body sink toward the floor.

Stand upright and stable in front of the wall. Place the BLACKROLL against the wall at a 120° angle to your upper body. Press your hand firmly onto the BLACKROLL. Turn in the opposite direction to stretch your chest.

Start on all fours. Place your hands on the BLACKROLL. Now slowly roll forward with the roller. Lower your chest to the floor between your arms.