Standing · No equipment
Front Open Arms
Shoulders
Back
Extend your arms in front of you, then open them wide to the sides and gently squeeze the shoulder blades.
Standing
Main workout
Chest Opening Reach
Standing shoulders movement. Extend your arms forward, then draw them back and out to the sides, opening the shoulders and chest.
- Times practiced
Times practiced
How many times people completed this movement in workouts in the app, from August 18, 2026 to October 15, 2026.
How we get this number - 4,585
- Popularity rank
- #35of 142
- Difficulty
- 1/5
- Clarity
- 5/5
- Time
- 30 sec
- Equipment
- None
How to do it
Extend your arms forward, then draw them back and out to the sides, opening the shoulders and chest.
Return to the start and repeat.
About Chest Opening Reach
Chest Opening Reach starts with arms forward and draws them back and outward before returning. The movement focuses on the arm opening while you maintain a steady standing position.
What to focus on
- Keep a little softness in the elbows.
- Return forward without letting the shoulders roll up.
Make the movement smaller
Use a lower arm position and a shorter opening.
A mistake to watch for
Pushing the chest forward to increase the reach. Keep the torso upright and reduce the arm travel.
Practice time and pacing
The app assigns 30 seconds to Chest Opening Reach. Use that as a time block, with pauses whenever you need them. Move at the demonstration’s controlled pace; the timer is not a repetition target. Watch the full movement once before following along.
Where you will practice it
It first appears on day 4 of the Standing Beginner 30-Day Plan. The day count below follows the extended version; shorter days can use fewer movements.
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Alternatives in the app
Compare the instructions and movement demands before choosing a replacement.
Standing · No equipment
Back Body Extend
Back
Shoulders
Stand tall and draw your arms back, opening the shoulders and gently lengthening the body upward.