How to Do Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch
Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the chest and front of shoulder stretch.
| Main muscles | Chest |
| Also works | Shoulders |
| Equipment | Other |
| Level | Beginner |
| Type | Stretching |
How to do it
- Start off by standing with your legs together, holding a bodybar or a broomstick.
- Take a slightly wider than shoulder width grip on the pole and hold it in front of you with your palms facing down.
- Carefully lift the pole up and behind your head.
Form tips
- Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
- Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
- Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
- Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).
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