Chest Stretch on Stability Ball
A beginner stretching exercise for the chest, done with a exercise ball.
- Main muscles
- Chest
- Equipment
- Exercise ball
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation
- Movement
- Static
How to do the Chest Stretch on Stability Ball
- Get on your hands and knees next to an exercise ball.
- Place your elbows on top of the ball, keeping your arm out to your side. This will be your starting position.
- Lower your torso towards the floor, keeping your elbow on top of the ball. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, and repeat with the other arm.
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 Chest Stretch on Stability Ball
Chest And Front Of Shoulder StretchOther equipment · Beginner
Elbows BackBodyweight · Beginner
Behind Head Chest StretchOther equipment · Expert
Dynamic Chest StretchBodyweight · Beginner
Questions
What muscles does the Chest Stretch on Stability Ball work?
Mainly the chest.
Is the Chest Stretch on Stability Ball 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 Stretch on Stability Ball?
Good alternatives that train the chest: Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch, Elbows Back, Behind Head Chest Stretch or Dynamic Chest Stretch.
How many sets and reps of the Chest Stretch on Stability Ball should I do?
Mobility: 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side.
Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).