Stretching

Dynamic Chest Stretch

The dynamic chest stretch is a beginner stretching exercise for your chest, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Chest
Also works
Middle back
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Dynamic Chest Stretch, starting position
Start
Dynamic Chest Stretch, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Stand with your hands together, arms extended directly in front of you. This will be your starting position.
  2. Keeping your arms straight, quickly move your arms back as far as possible and back in again, similar to an exaggerated clapping motion. Repeat 5-10 times, increasing speed as you do so.

Alternatives to the dynamic chest stretch

Elbows Back Body weight Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch Other Chest Stretch on Stability Ball Exercise ball Behind Head Chest Stretch Other