One effective way to stretch your rib cage involves a side-lying twist that opens up your chest.
Side-Lying Rib Cage Stretch
This stretch focuses on improving mobility and flexibility in your rib cage and chest. Here's how to perform it, based on the provided reference:
- Starting Position: Lie on your side. Your bottom leg should be straight. Your top leg should be bent at the knee, with your foot placed on the floor in front of you.
- Arm Placement: Bring both hands together in front of your chest.
- The Twist: Keeping your bottom arm on the floor, slowly roll your upper body backward. Your top arm should reach back towards the floor, encouraging a twist in your torso and an opening in your chest. The goal is to touch the floor with your top arm.
- Hold: Maintain the position, feeling the stretch in your rib cage and chest.
Benefits of Rib Cage Stretching
- Improved breathing capacity.
- Increased flexibility and mobility in the torso.
- Potential relief from chest tightness or discomfort.
