Thoracic open book
How to do the Thoracic open book: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Back, Shoulders), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.
How to do it
- 1
Lie on your side with knees bent and stacked, arms straight out in front.
- 2
Keep your knees glued together and pressed down.
- 3
Open the top arm across your body, reaching toward the floor behind you.
- 4
Follow your hand with your eyes and breathe out as you open.
- 5
Return slowly and repeat, then switch sides.
In a Setline session: 2 sets of 8 each.
Questions
What equipment do I need for the Thoracic open book?
The Thoracic open book uses: Bodyweight.
Which muscles does the Thoracic open book work?
The Thoracic open book works: Back, Shoulders.
How many sets and reps for the Thoracic open book?
In Setline sessions the Thoracic open book is programmed as 2 sets of 8 each.
Which Setline styles include the Thoracic open book?
The Thoracic open book appears in: Mobility & Recovery.
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