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Behind Head Chest Stretch

Behind Head Chest Stretch is an isolation stretching movement working the chest with the shoulders assisting, 2 muscle groups in all. Rated expert; needs the right equipment. 83 of the other 872 exercises here hit the same primary muscle, closest being Elbows Back.

Other Equipment expert stretching isolation static
Behind Head Chest Stretch — starting position, working the chestBehind Head Chest Stretch — end position, working the chest

How to do the Behind Head Chest Stretch

  1. Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Muscles worked

RoleMuscles
Primary chest
Secondary shoulders
Equipmentother equipment
Difficultyexpert
Type isolation

No other equipment? Train the same muscles with these

Ordered by how likely you are to own the 6 options.

Elbows Back Bodyweight Chest Stretch on Stability Ball Exercise Ball Isometric Chest Squeezes Bodyweight Dynamic Chest Stretch Bodyweight Clock Push-Up Bodyweight Decline Push-Up Bodyweight

Easier than the Behind Head Chest Stretch

Same movement pattern, lower entry difficulty — work up from here.

Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch beginner · Other Equipment Elbows Back beginner · Bodyweight Chest Stretch on Stability Ball beginner · Exercise Ball

Common questions

What muscles does the Behind Head Chest Stretch work?

The Behind Head Chest Stretch primarily works the chest, with the shoulders as secondary movers. Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch, Elbows Back, and Chest Stretch on Stability Ball train the same muscle, across 11 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Behind Head Chest Stretch?

The Right Equipment. Without the right equipment, Elbows Back, Chest Stretch on Stability Ball, and Isometric Chest Squeezes train the same muscle, and 17 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Behind Head Chest Stretch suitable for beginners?

It is rated expert. Start with Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch, Elbows Back, and Chest Stretch on Stability Ball and work up.

Where should the Behind Head Chest Stretch go in a workout?

Late — the Behind Head Chest Stretch is isolation work, so it follows your compounds.

Similar exercises

Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch Other Equipment Elbows Back Bodyweight Chest Stretch on Stability Ball Exercise Ball Isometric Chest Squeezes Bodyweight Bodyweight Flyes EZ Curl Bar Cable Crossover Cable Machine

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