PRI: Sternal Positional Stretch

Описание: Featured on Week 17 of our blog: Exercise of the Week
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The purpose of this exercise is to open the chest and promote extension at the level of T1.

1) Lay on your back with your legs supported on an elevated surface, and upper back supported on a 2 inch foam pad or pillow
2) Your neck should not be supported but should remain in a neutral alignment with about 30 degrees of lordosis
3) Bring your arms out to the side at shoulder height and let them hang
4) Breathe with intent, in through your nose and long and slow out through your mouth
5) Hold for up to 5 minutes, or longer if you can tolerate it, while repeating this breath sequence


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