Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Seated Overhead Stretch on a Chair.
A gentle seated stretch performed on a chair in which you extend both arms overhead and elongate the entire side of the body, targeting the lats, obliques, and shoulders. It relieves tension in the upper back and torso, making it an excellent desk-break mobility drill.
The Seated Overhead Stretch on a Chair 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.
