behind head chest stretch

A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with assisted.

behind head chest stretch demonstration
behind head chest stretch — demonstration

Body part

Chest

Equipment

Assisted

Target muscles

Pectorals

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Triceps

How to do behind head chest stretch

  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

Primary (target)

Pectorals

Secondary

ShouldersTriceps

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