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Muscle reference

Shoulder

Pectoralis Minor exercises

Anterior scapular tilt and rib/scapula control.

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9

Exercises

2

Primary target

Home-first exercises

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Home equipment tiers prioritize bodyweight, walls, chairs, towels, bands, and household loads before gym-only equipment.

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Behind-Back Shoulder Stretch
ShoulderT0H0

Behind-Back Shoulder Stretch

Clasp hands behind back and lift to stretch front of shoulders and chest.

20sbeginnerSenior-friendly
Biceps Wall Stretch
ElbowT1H1

Biceps Wall Stretch

Stretch your biceps using a wall. Good for improving elbow extension and reducing front-of-elbow tightness.

30sbeginnerSenior-friendly
Corner Pec Stretch
Thoracic SpineT1H1

Corner Pec Stretch

Stand in a corner and stretch both pecs at once. Great for opening up the chest after long periods of sitting.

30sbeginnerSenior-friendly
Counter Push-Up
ElbowT1H1H4

Counter Push-Up

Push-up performed against a counter or elevated surface. Intermediate step between wall and floor push-ups.

12 repsbeginnerSenior-friendly
Counter-Top Push-Up
Hand/FingersT3H1

Counter-Top Push-Up

Push-up against kitchen counter or sturdy surface. Progression from wall push-ups, more wrist loading.

12 repsintermediateSenior-friendly
Doorway Chest Stretch
ShoulderT0H1

Doorway Chest Stretch

Stretch chest and front shoulders in a doorway. Perfect for tight desk workers.

30sbeginnerSenior-friendly
Doorway Pec Stretch
Neck (Cervical Spine)T0H1

Doorway Pec Stretch

Stretch tight chest muscles in a doorway. Tight pecs contribute to forward head posture and neck strain.

25sbeginnerSenior-friendly
Pec Minor Doorway Stretch
Thoracic SpineT1H1

Pec Minor Doorway Stretch

Use a doorway to stretch the front of your chest and shoulders. Opens up tight pecs that contribute to rounded posture.

30sbeginnerSenior-friendly
Seated Chest Stretch
ShoulderT1H1

Seated Chest Stretch

Sit upright away from the chair back with your shoulders drawn back and down. Reach both arms out to the sides at shoulder height, then ease your chest forward and up. You may feel a stretch across the chest.

30sbeginnerSenior-friendly