Chest Stretch With Clasped Hands
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The Chest Stretch With Clasped Hands is a bodyweight stretch performed by clasping your hands behind your back, straightening your arms, and lifting them gently while opening your chest forward. Its primary purpose is to improve pectoral flexibility, counteract tightness from daily posture or pressing exercises, and enhance shoulder mobility. It primarily targets the chest muscles, with secondary engagement of the shoulders, making it ideal for athletes, desk workers, or anyone seeking better upper body range of motion.
How to Perform Chest Stretch With Clasped Hands
- 1Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and core engaged.
- 2Extend both arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height, palms facing each other.
- 3Clasp your hands together firmly, interlocking fingers if comfortable.
- 4Inhale deeply as you slowly rotate your palms outward, turning them to face away from your body.
- 5Exhale steadily as you raise your clasped arms overhead, keeping them straight and shoulders relaxed.
- 6Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, breathing deeply and evenly to deepen the sensation in your chest.
- 7Lower arms slowly on an inhale, unclasp hands, and shake out your arms.
- 8Key form tips: Keep shoulders away from ears to avoid tension; feel the stretch across your chest without arching your lower back. Common mistakes: Bending elbows or shrugging shoulders—stay straight and relaxed for best results.