Chest exercise · body weight
Chest and Front of Shoulder Stretch
The chest and front of shoulder stretch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the chest (pectorals), with the deltoids assisting.
- Target muscle
- Pectorals
- Also works
- Deltoids
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Chest
How to do the chest and front of shoulder stretch
- Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Extend your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height.
- Cross your arms in front of your body, with your right arm on top of your left arm.
- Interlace your fingers and press your palms together.
- Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together and push your hands forward, feeling a stretch in your chest and front of your shoulders.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then release.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Hold each stretch for 20–40 seconds, breathing slowly, and repeat 2–3 times per side. Stretch to mild tension, never pain.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the chest (pectorals). The deltoids work as secondary muscles. See all chest exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
