Posture Stretches for Chest, Shoulders, and Upper Back
Mobility work for screen posture, rounded shoulders, chest tightness, and upper-back stiffness.
Use these stretches when you want posture to feel easier during work, commuting, lifting, or standing.
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7
matching guided routines
21
individual stretches
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Guided routines for posture
Morning Mobility
A gentle wake-up flow for hips, spine, shoulders, and breath before the day starts.
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Desk Reset
A short mobility break for neck, wrists, chest, and hips after long sitting sessions.
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Full Body Flexibility
A balanced routine for hamstrings, hips, shoulders, calves, and the upper back.
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Lower Back Relief
Comfortable floor stretches that reduce stiffness around the hips, glutes, and low back.
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Sleep Wind Down
Slow stretches and longer holds to downshift the nervous system before bed.
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Shoulder Posture Reset
Shoulder, chest, and upper-back mobility for posture and screen fatigue.
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Stretches for posture
Cat-Cow Warmup
Move slowly between rounding and arching your back. Match each movement to a steady breath.
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Doorway Chest Opener
Place forearms on a doorway or wall corner, then step through gently until the chest opens.
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Thread the Needle
Slide one arm under the chest and rotate gently through the upper back.
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Child's Pose Side Reach
Sink hips back and walk both hands to one side to open the low back and side ribs.
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Reclined Breathing
Lie down, place one hand on your ribs, and follow slow nasal breaths.
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Scapular Wall Slides
Stand against a wall and slide elbows upward while keeping ribs soft.
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Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch
Draw one arm across the chest and keep both shoulders low.
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Overhead Triceps Stretch
Reach one elbow overhead and let the hand rest down the upper back.
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Eagle Arms
Wrap arms or hold opposite shoulders, then breathe between the shoulder blades.
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Puppy Pose
Keep hips over knees and walk hands forward until the chest softens toward the mat.
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Open Book Rotation
Lie on one side with knees stacked and open the top arm like a book.
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Sphinx Press
Prop onto forearms and gently lengthen the chest forward.
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Wide-Leg Forward Fold
Stand with feet wide, hinge at the hips, and let the torso fold toward the floor.
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Downward Dog Pedal
Lift hips into downward dog and alternate bending one knee while lengthening the other heel.
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Lat Prayer Stretch
Place elbows on a bench or chair and sink the chest down with hands together.
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Standing Side Bend
Reach one arm overhead and arc gently to the opposite side.
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Supine Pec Stretch
Lie face down or slightly rotated with one arm out to the side to open the chest.
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Wall Angels
Stand against a wall and slowly move arms between goalpost and overhead positions.
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Extended Exhale Breath
Inhale gently through the nose and exhale for a longer, slower count.
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Supported Fish
Lie back over a pillow or bolster and let the chest open.
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Supported Forward Fold
Fold forward over pillows or a chair so the body can fully relax.
View stretchFAQ
Can stretching fix posture?
Stretching can make positions feel easier, but lasting posture usually also needs strength, movement breaks, and ergonomic variation.
Which stretches help rounded shoulders?
Doorway chest opener, supported fish, wall angels, wall slides, and open book rotations are useful options.