Behind Head Chest Stretch
A expert stretching exercise for the chest, done with a other equipment.
- Main muscles
- Chest
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Other equipment
- Level
- Expert
- Type
- Isolation
- Movement
- Static
How to do the Behind Head Chest Stretch
- Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Sets and reps
| Mobility | 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side |
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Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.
Alternatives to the Behind Head Chest Stretch
Chest And Front Of Shoulder StretchOther equipment · Beginner
Chest Stretch on Stability BallExercise ball · Beginner
Elbows BackBodyweight · Beginner
Dynamic Chest StretchBodyweight · Beginner
Questions
What muscles does the Behind Head Chest Stretch work?
Mainly the chest, with the shoulders helping.
Is the Behind Head Chest Stretch good for beginners?
It's rated expert. Beginners can build up to it with Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch first.
What can I do instead of the Behind Head Chest Stretch?
Good alternatives that train the chest: Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch, Chest Stretch on Stability Ball, Elbows Back or Dynamic Chest Stretch.
How many sets and reps of the Behind Head Chest Stretch should I do?
Mobility: 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side.
Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).