
Behind Head Chest Stretch
Sit on the floor with hands behind your head and elbows pushed back while a partner holds them. You tell your partner when the stretch is enough.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Type
- Stretching
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force direction
- Static
- Muscles
- 4
Form sequence
01 · sit
Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you.
02 · starting position
Place 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.
03 · push
Gently 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.
04 · relax · Key step
Now, 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.
What's working
3D
- Pectoralis Major
Primary · 147 exercises
- Anterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Lateral Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Posterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
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