These moves are intended to expand and broaden your chest muscles, in particular your pectoralis major and minor.

Chest stretches also help align your shoulder blades, he adds, improving posture and flexibility.

The cat-cow stretch is done in the table-top position with your knees and palms on the floor.

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Finally, youll finish with a supported backbend.

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