Chair Table-Top Stretch
The Chair Table-Top Stretch mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the glutes & hips and core. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair Table-Top Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Chair Table-Top Stretch
Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor and place your hands on the seat behind you with your fingers pointing forward.
Press into your hands and feet, then lift your hips up toward the ceiling until your torso and thighs form a straight line parallel to the floor.
Keep your chest open, gently drop your head back if comfortable, and hold this table-top position while breathing deeply.
Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position on the chair to complete the stretch.
Chair Table-Top Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Table-Top Stretch work?
The Chair Table-Top Stretch mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the glutes & hips and core. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Table-Top Stretch?
Chair.
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