Doorway Chest Stretch primarily works the mobility. It is categorized as a mobility movement and uses Bodyweight.
- Primary muscles
- mobility
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- mobility
- Catalog difficulty
- 1 of 5
How to do Doorway Chest Stretch
- Forearm on door frame at 90°
- Step through gently until chest opens
- Keep ribs down — no cranking the shoulder
Common mistakes
- Forcing range — stay in a comfortable stretch
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is mobility. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Band Shoulder Pass-Through · Child's Pose · Relaxation Pose · Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch · Downward Dog · Dynamic Lunge with Twist
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