FLOOR PEC STRETCH

Stretches to lengthen the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor are really important — especially in the weight-training population, where the bench press reigns supreme and magnifies the poor posture many people have from sitting.

Simply put, everyone sits and presses too much and doesn't lengthening their pecs enough.

This "floor pec stretch" is a good way of counteracting that.

A FEW WORDS OF WARNING:

Few people realize is that in the process of stretching out the pecs (particularly pectoralis major) you can risk irritating the anterior shoulder capsule, particularly if the shoulder blades aren't stabilized.

Make sure that you don't let the shoulder tip forward (anterior tilt) and make sure you are activating your shoulder blade into retraction and posterior tilt as you perform this exercise.

Basically, if you feel a "good stretch" across the chest you get a GREEN light and can continue breathing and enjoying the stretch.

If you feel a "sharper" stretch that is more across the front side of the shoulder, you get a RED light and you need to STOP an re-adjust your position.

Give it a shot, be mindful, don't force it and enjoy your newly lengthened pecs and improved posture!