Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch

A beginner stretching exercise for the chest, done with a other equipment.

Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch: finishing position

Main muscles: Chest
Also works: Shoulders
Equipment: Other equipment
Level: Beginner
Type: Isolation
Movement: Static

How to do the Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch

Start off by standing with your legs together, holding a bodybar or a broomstick.
Take a slightly wider than shoulder width grip on the pole and hold it in front of you with your palms facing down.
Carefully lift the pole up and behind your head.

Sets and reps

Mobility	2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side

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 Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch

Questions

What muscles does the Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch work?

Mainly the chest, with the shoulders helping.

Is the Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch good for beginners?

Yes. It's rated a beginner exercise: start light and learn the movement before adding weight.

What can I do instead of the Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch?

Good alternatives that train the chest: Behind Head Chest Stretch, Chest Stretch on Stability Ball, Elbows Back or Dynamic Chest Stretch.

How many sets and reps of the Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch should I do?

Mobility: 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).