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Behind Head Chest Stretch
Behind Head Chest Stretch is a expert stretching exercise. It works the chest, with help from the shoulders.
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- Main muscles
- chest
- Also works
- shoulders
How to do it
- Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you.
- Place your hands behind your hand, and push your elbows back as far as you can. Your partner should hold your elbows. This will be your starting position.
- Gently attempt to pull your elbows forward with your hands still behind your head for 10 or more seconds. Your partner should prevent your elbows from moving.
- Now, relax your muscles and have your partner gently pull the elbows back as far as it comfortable for you. Be sure to let your partner know when the stretch is adequate to prevent overstretching or injury.
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Similar exercises
- Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch · other, beginner
- Dynamic Chest Stretch · other, beginner
- Elbows Back · other, beginner
- Chest Stretch on Stability Ball · exercise ball, beginner
General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).