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Chest stretch with exercise ball

Beginner

Chest stretch with exercise ball is a isolation exercise for the chest, also working the front delts and triceps.

What it works

Primary muscle

Chest

Also works

Front deltsTriceps

Equipment
Other
Movement
Mobility
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

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

What to do instead

  • Behind head chest stretchMachine
  • Assisted seated pectoralis major stretch with stability ballMachine
  • Chest and front of shoulder stretchBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Behind head chest stretchMachine
  • Assisted seated pectoralis major stretch with stability ballMachine
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