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NHS Strength and flexibility: chest stretch 

The NHS Strength and flexibility podcast series helps you get fit without the expense of a gym or fitness trainer. Featuring Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, these podcasts talk you through a series of equipment-free exercises to improve your strength and flexibility. In the videos accompanying the podcast series each exercise is demonstrated. In this clip, Laura shows you how to do a chest stretch

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Transcript of NHS Strength and flexibility: chest stretch

STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILTY CHEST STRETCH

Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and shoulders back and down.

Interlock your fingers behind your back, palms facing up.

To start the move, draw your shoulders back and down,

keeping your arms straight.

Don't arch your back.

You should feel a stretch across your chest and front of the shoulders.

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