Chest Twist

1. Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms crossed in front of your chest. Your weight should be evenly distributed across both feet.

2. Engage your core and keep your hips facing forward to isolate the upper body.

3. Gently rotate your upper body to one side, leading with your shoulders, while keeping your arms crossed. The movement should come from your waist, and your hips should remain relatively still.

4. Twist as far as comfortable or until your shoulders are in line with your hips, creating a stretch through your chest and oblique muscles.

5. Hold the twist for a brief pause if desired to increase the isometric element of the exercise.

6. Return to the starting position facing forward.

7. Repeat the twist to the opposite side.

8. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions or duration.

Ensure to perform the movement in a controlled manner to prevent any strain on the spine. As with any stretching exercise, breathe normally and never force a stretch beyond your comfort level.

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