45s hold · chair
Hands on the chair back behind you. Lift your chest.
- Sit toward the front of the seat with your feet flat.
- Reach both hands back and hold the top of the chair back.
- Lift your chest and draw your shoulders back and down.
- Breathe into the front of your chest and stay.
Where you feel itFront of the chestFront of the shoulders
Tips: Keep your ribs over your hips. The lift is in the chest, not a lean back. Shoulders stay down, away from your ears.
Easier: Hold the sides of the chair back, lower down. Clasp your hands behind your back instead of holding the chair.
