Above Head Chest Stretch
Description
This exercise involves standing with arms extended above the head and interlocking the fingers. The individual then pulls the arms back and down, stretching the chest muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Above Head Chest Stretch Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Reach both arms up and interlace your fingers with your palms facing up.
- Take a deep breath in and lift your arms up and over your head, keeping your palms facing up.
- As you exhale, gently lean your upper body to the right, feeling a stretch in your left side.
- Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds, then inhale and return to center.
- Exhale and lean your upper body to the left, feeling a stretch in your right side.
- Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds, then inhale and return to center.
- Repeat the stretch 2-3 times on each side.
Above Head Chest Stretch Form & Visual
Above Head Chest Stretch Benefits
- Relieves tension in the chest and shoulders
- Improves posture by opening up the chest
- Increases flexibility in the shoulders and upper back
- Can help alleviate upper back pain
- May improve breathing by expanding the chest and lungs
Above Head Chest Stretch Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis Major
- Pectoralis Minor
- Deltoids
- Triceps
Above Head Chest Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Behind the back chest stretch
- Wall chest stretch
- Doorway chest stretch
- Seated chest stretch
- Standing chest stretch with arm rotation