Upper Body

Exercise Instructions: 

This exercise increases the flexibility of your arms, chest, and shoulders, and will help you reach items on the upper shelves of your closet or kitchen cabinet.

  1. Stand facing a wall slightly farther than arm's length from the wall, feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lean your body forward and put your palms flat against the wall at shoulder height and shoulder-width apart.
  3. Keeping your back straight, slowly walk your hands up the wall until your arms are above your head.
  4. Hold your arms overhead for about 10-30 seconds.
  5. Slowly walk your hands back down.
  6. Repeat at least 3-5 times.
Targeted Muscles: 
Arms, chest, and shoulders
Tip: 
As you progress, the goal is to reach higher.
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Upper Body