chest and front of shoulder stretch
chest and front of shoulder stretch — highlighted muscle: pectorals

Muscles worked

pectorals, deltoids

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chest and front of shoulder stretch

Body part
chest
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
deltoids

Secondary muscles

deltoids

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Extend your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height.

  3. 3

    Cross your arms in front of your body, with your right arm on top of your left arm.

  4. 4

    Interlace your fingers and press your palms together.

  5. 5

    Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together and push your hands forward, feeling a stretch in your chest and front of your shoulders.

  6. 6

    Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then release.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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