Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Standing Diagonal Grab.
The Standing Diagonal Grab is a chest and shoulder stretch performed by reaching one arm diagonally across the body and gripping a fixed support to open and lengthen the pectoral muscles and anterior deltoid. The diagonal angle of the arm targets different portions of the chest compared to a standard doorway stretch.
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The Standing Diagonal Grab is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.