Chest · Body weight · Beginner

How to do Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch

A stretch targeting the chest and front of the shoulders, performed by crossing the arms in front of the body and pressing the palms together to open up the pectorals and deltoids.

Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Deltoids
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Category
Chest

How to do Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch, step by step

  1. Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height.
  3. Cross your arms in front of your body, with your right arm on top of your left arm.
  4. Interlace your fingers and press your palms together.
  5. Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together and push your hands forward, feeling a stretch in your chest and front of your shoulders.
  6. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then release.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch works your chest as the main mover, with help from your deltoids.

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