I often deal with tightness in my upper body, and I tend to put it down to a lack of mobility in my shoulders and back.
However, I recently discovered that tight, weak chest muscles can also contribute to bad posture and a lack of flexibility.
"When the chest is tight this means the muscles have shortened," explains personal trainer Pippa Sealey. "This generally makes the opposing muscles in the upper back weak and can lead to poor posture."
To combat this, I began researching exercises that can increase flexibility in the chest and I came across an old Instagram Reel from trainer and posture and movement specialist Candace Cabrera.
