Chair Upper Body Stretch

How to do the Chair Upper Body Stretch

1. Sit on the edge of a chair, gripping the back of it.
2. Straighten your arms, keeping your back straight, and pull your upper body forward so you feel a stretch. Hold for 20-30 seconds.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	shoulders
Secondary	biceps, chest
Equipment	other equipment
Difficulty	beginner

No other equipment? Train the same muscles with these

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

Seated Front Deltoid Bodyweight Upward Stretch Bodyweight Side Wrist Pull Bodyweight Arm Circles Bodyweight Elbow Circles Bodyweight Shoulder Circles Bodyweight

Harder than the Chair Upper Body Stretch

Seated Front Deltoid expert · Bodyweight

Common questions

What muscles does the Chair Upper Body Stretch work?

The Chair Upper Body Stretch primarily works the shoulders, with the biceps and chest as secondary movers. Round The World Shoulder Stretch, Seated Front Deltoid, and Upward Stretch train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Chair Upper Body Stretch?

The Right Equipment. Without the right equipment, Seated Front Deltoid, Upward Stretch, and Side Wrist Pull train the same muscle, and 10 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Chair Upper Body Stretch suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Chair Upper Body Stretch is rated beginner. Seated Front Deltoid are the progressions from here.

Similar exercises

Round The World Shoulder Stretch Other Equipment Seated Front Deltoid Bodyweight Upward Stretch Bodyweight Side Wrist Pull Bodyweight Crucifix Other Equipment Arm Circles Bodyweight