Exercise technique

chest stretch with exercise ball

A chest stretch performed using a stability ball to help open up the pectoral muscles, with some engagement of the shoulders and triceps. This exercise focuses on flexibility and mobility rather than strength or cardio.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
  2. Hold the exercise ball with both hands and extend your arms straight out in front of you.
  3. Slowly bring the exercise ball towards your chest, feeling a stretch in your chest muscles.
  4. Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. 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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