Chest exercise · stability ball
Chest Stretch with Exercise Ball
The chest stretch with exercise ball is a stability ball exercise that targets the chest (pectorals), with the shoulders and triceps assisting.
- Target muscle
- Pectorals
- Also works
- Shoulders, triceps
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body part
- Chest
How to do the chest stretch with exercise ball
- Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
- Hold the exercise ball with both hands and extend your arms straight out in front of you.
- Slowly bring the exercise ball towards your chest, feeling a stretch in your chest muscles.
- Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.
- 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 shoulders and triceps work as secondary muscles. See all chest exercises or every stability ball exercise.
