Chest Rotate Raise
Sculpt your chest and core! This dynamic exercise targets multiple muscle groups for a stronger, more toned upper body.
The Chest Rotate Raise mainly works the chest and back, with help from the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Chest Rotate Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Secondary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Chest Rotate Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Chest Rotate Raise
Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart for stability and your hands at your sides.
With your palms facing inward, engage your core and maintain an upright posture.
Slowly raise your arms out to your sides and up to chest height, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
Once your arms reach chest level, rotate your upper body to the right, pivoting on your feet to maintain balance. Ensure to rotate from the torso, keeping hips forward.
Rotate back to the center and lower your arms back to the starting position.
Repeat the same motion, this time rotating your upper body to the left.
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Make sure you control the motion throughout the exercise and use the rotation to engage the muscles of your chest and core. Breathe out as you raise and rotate your arms and breathe in when returning to the starting ..
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Chest Rotate Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Chest Rotate Raise work?
The Chest Rotate Raise mainly works the chest and back, with help from the core. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and serratus anterior.
What equipment do you need for the Chest Rotate Raise?
None. The Chest Rotate Raise is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Chest Rotate Raise go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Chest Rotate Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Bodyweight Upper-Chest Raise, Chest Lift Rotation, Criss-Cross Upper-Chest Raise and Arm Front-Back Rotation.
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