Exercise technique

dynamic chest stretch (male)

The dynamic chest stretch (male) is a bodyweight exercise designed to increase flexibility and mobility in the chest, shoulders, and triceps. It involves controlled arm movements to stretch the pectoral muscles dynamically.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend your arms straight out to the sides, parallel to the ground.
  3. Slowly bring your arms forward, crossing them in front of your body.
  4. Feel the stretch in your chest muscles.
  5. Hold the stretch for 10-30 seconds.
  6. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Triceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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