Question

select the statement below that correctly outlines the steps required to perform a chest stretch.
(1 point)
stand tall, your feet slightly wider than shoulder - width apart, your knees locked. hold your arms out to the side parallel with the ground and the palms of your hands facing forward. stretch your arms back as far as possible.
stand tall, your feet shoulder - width apart, your knees slightly bent. hold your arms out in front of you, parallel with the ground and the palms of your hands facing forward. stretch your arms back as far as possible.
stand tall, your feet together, your knees locked. hold your arms out to the side parallel with the ground and the palms of your hands facing forward. stretch your arms up as far as possible.
stand tall, your feet slightly wider than shoulder - width apart, your knees slightly bent. hold your arms out to the side parallel with the ground and the palms of your hands facing forward. stretch your arms back as far as possible.

Explanation:

To perform a chest stretch, proper form includes standing tall, feet slightly wider than shoulder - width apart (or shoulder - width, but slightly wider is common), knees slightly bent (locked knees are incorrect as they can cause strain), arms out to the side parallel to the ground with palms forward, and stretching arms back. Let's analyze each option:

• First option: Knees locked is incorrect.
• Second option: Arms out in front is incorrect for a chest stretch (should be out to the side).
• Third option: Feet together, knees locked, and stretching arms up are incorrect.
• Fourth option: Matches the correct form for a chest stretch (feet slightly wider than shoulder - width apart, knees slightly bent, arms out to the side, palms forward, stretch arms back).

Answer:

The correct option is: Stand tall, your feet slightly wider than shoulder - width apart, your knees slightly bent. Hold your arms out to the side parallel with the ground and the palms of your hands facing forward. Stretch your arms back as far as possible.