Chest·Other·Isolation

Behind Head Chest Stretch

Chest · Other

Advanced

Body Part

Chest

Equipment

Other

Level

Advanced

Type

Isolation

Force

Static

The Behind Head Chest Stretch is an advanced other exercise that primarily targets the Chest.

Muscles Worked

Chest primaryShoulders secondary

How to Do the Behind Head Chest Stretch

  1. 1Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you.
  2. 2Place your hands behind your hand, and push your elbows back as far as you can. Your partner should hold your elbows. This will be your starting position.
  3. 3Gently attempt to pull your elbows forward with your hands still behind your head for 10 or more seconds. Your partner should prevent your elbows from moving.
  4. 4Now, relax your muscles and have your partner gently pull the elbows back as far as it comfortable for you. Be sure to let your partner know when the stretch is adequate to prevent overstretching or injury.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.