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Beginner Chair Exercise Routine

Chest Opener

Hold 15 sec

Movement 14 / 160 marked complete
ILLUSTRATED GUIDE
Hold the posture
Open arms and lift chest. Maintain a comfortable position.
Hold guidanceHold 15 sec
Poster guidanceHold 15 sec

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MOVE WITH CONFIDENCE

How to do it

  1. 01

    Use a stable chair without wheels; sit securely with your feet supported.

  2. 02

    Open arms and lift chest.

  3. 03

    Keep the movement controlled and use a range that feels comfortable.

  4. 04

    Keep breathing. Maintain the posture comfortably; return gently and change sides if indicated.

Safety & exercise guidance

Use a stable chair without wheels on a non-slip surface. Keep breathing and stop for pain, dizziness or unusual breathlessness. Ask a qualified health professional if unsure a movement is suitable.

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All 16 movements
01Seated Breathing02Shoulder Rolls03Neck Turns04Ankle Pumps05Seated March06Heel Raises07Toe Raises08Arm Circles09Knee Extension10Gentle Side Reach11Wrist Circles12Posture Reset13Hamstring Stretch14Chest Opener15Heel Slide16Gentle Torso Turn
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