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How to do Behind Head Chest Stretch

The behind head chest stretch is a flexibility exercise that targets the pectoral muscles. It is performed by standing tall, interlacing the fingers behind the head, and gently squeezing the shoulder blades together to stretch the chest.

Behind Head Chest Stretch demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Shoulders and Triceps
Equipment
Assisted
Level
Beginner
Category
Chest

How to do Behind Head Chest Stretch, step by step

  1. Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Interlace your fingers behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
  3. Slowly squeeze your shoulder blades together and push your chest forward.
  4. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
  5. Release the stretch and repeat as desired.

Muscles worked

Behind Head Chest Stretch works your chest as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and triceps.

Track Behind Head Chest Stretch in SPLYT

Behind Head Chest Stretch is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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