Standing One Arm Chest Stretch
Description
The standing one arm chest stretch uses a wall or sturdy post. With one arm placed against the wall and the body turning away, the chest and front shoulder open up on that side.
Equipment Required
Standing One Arm Chest Stretch Instructions
- Stand next to a wall or sturdy post.
- Place one hand on the wall behind you at shoulder height.
- Keep the arm straight and the palm pressing the wall.
- Plant the same side foot.
- Brace the core and keep the chest tall.
- Slowly turn the body away from the wall.
- Feel the stretch across the front of the chest and shoulder.
- Hold the stretch for the desired duration then switch sides.
Standing One Arm Chest Stretch Form & Visual
Standing One Arm Chest Stretch Benefits
- Opens the chest and front shoulders one side at a time.
- No equipment needed beyond a wall.
- Easy to perform anywhere.
- Improves shoulder mobility.
- Carryover to overhead lifts and bench press.
- Reduces tension from desk work.
Standing One Arm Chest Stretch Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Anterior deltoid
- Biceps brachii
- Pectoralis minor
Standing One Arm Chest Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Doorway Pec Stretch
- Wall Chest Stretch
- Behind the Back Stretch
- Cobra Pose
