Exercises / Chest / Behind Head Chest Stretch

Behind Head Chest Stretch

Behind Head Chest Stretch: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: other. Level: expert.

Technique demo: Behind Head Chest Stretch
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentother
  • Levelexpert
  • Forcestatic
  • Typeisolation
  • Body partchest
Primary muscles
pectorals, shoulders
Secondary muscles
triceps
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How to do it

  1. Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Interlace your fingers behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
  3. Slowly squeeze your shoulder blades together and push your chest forward.
  4. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
  5. Release the stretch and repeat as desired.

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