90 chest
May 11th, 2023 4:40 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
Talk to your doctor. Caution and common sense should be used...as these are my experiences, and my unique situations. They may work for you or they may not. You may have different results. Please read our disclaimer.
Type:
StretchEquipment:
N/AThe 90 chest stretch is a stretch that targets the chest muscles, particularly the pectoralis major muscle.
Proper form:
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended out to your sides.
- Bend your elbows to a 90-degree angle, with your forearms pointing upward and your palms facing forward.
- Slowly rotate your arms backward until you feel a stretch in your chest muscles.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds while breathing deeply.
- Release the stretch and repeat for the desired number of reps.
How to reduce the difficulty: To reduce the difficulty of this stretch, you can decrease the range of motion by not rotating your arms as far back.
How to increase the difficulty: To increase the difficulty of this stretch, you can hold a light weight or resistance band in your hands while performing the stretch.
Reps:
- Beginner: 1 set of 2-3 reps
- Intermediate: 2 sets of 3-5 reps
- Advanced: 3 sets of 5-8 reps
Estimated time for exercise: 1-2 minutes
Body Group:
ChestMuscle Group(s):
Biceps, Chest, Shoulder rotatorMuscles used:
Primary:
Pectoralis MajorSecondary:
Deltoids (Anterior)Tertiary:
Triceps BrachiiDifficulty:
BeginnerTalk to your doctor. Caution and common sense should be used...as these are my experiences, and my unique situations. They may work for you or they may not. You may have different results. Please read our disclaimer.