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Behind head chest stretch

Beginner

Behind head chest stretch is a isolation machine exercise for the chest, also working the front delts and triceps.

What it works

Primary muscle

Chest

Also works

Front deltsTriceps

Equipment
Machine
Movement
Mobility
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Assisted
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Interlace your fingers behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
  3. 3Slowly squeeze your shoulder blades together and push your chest forward.
  4. 4Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
  5. 5Release the stretch and repeat as desired.

What to do instead

  • Chest stretch with exercise ballOther
  • Assisted seated pectoralis major stretch with stability ballMachine
  • Chest and front of shoulder stretchBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Chest stretch with exercise ballOther
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