Exercise technique

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.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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.

Which other muscles are involved?

Deltoids.

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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