isometric chest squeeze
isometric chest squeeze — highlighted muscle: pectorals

Muscles worked

pectorals, triceps, shoulders

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isometric chest squeeze

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

Secondary muscles

tricepsshoulders

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.

  2. 2

    Extend your arms straight out in front of you, parallel to the ground, with your palms facing each other.

  3. 3

    Squeeze your chest muscles together as hard as you can, while keeping your arms straight.

  4. 4

    Hold this position for a few seconds, focusing on contracting your chest muscles.

  5. 5

    Release the squeeze and relax your chest muscles.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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