Seated Chest Clam
Description
The seated chest clam is a seated chest and shoulder opener stretch. The lifter sits tall with the hands behind the head and pulls the elbows wide open like opening a clam shell. The wide elbow position stretches the chest and front shoulders.
Equipment Required
Seated Chest Clam Instructions
- Sit tall on a bench or chair with feet flat on the floor.
- Place both hands behind your head with fingers interlaced.
- Brace your core lightly.
- Pull the elbows out wide to the sides.
- Open the chest fully as the elbows go wide.
- Feel the stretch through the chest and front shoulders.
- Hold the open position and breathe deeply.
- Release back to the start.
Seated Chest Clam Form & Visual
Seated Chest Clam Benefits
- Stretches the chest
- Opens the front shoulders
- No equipment needed
- Useful posture stretch
- Easy to add anywhere
- Strong basic chest opener
Seated Chest Clam Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Anterior deltoid
- Biceps brachii
Seated Chest Clam Variations & Alternatives
- Doorway Chest Stretch
- Wall Chest Stretch
- Cobra Pose
- Standing Chest Stretch
