Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Above Head Chest Stretch.
The Above Head Chest Stretch is a simple static stretch that opens the chest and front shoulder by clasping the hands overhead and pressing the arms back. It counteracts the forward-rounding posture common from desk work or pressing exercises.
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The Above Head Chest Stretch 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.