Chair Diagonal Reach
Improve your flexibility! This seated stretch targets your torso, shoulders, and obliques. Perfect for warm-ups or relieving tension.
The Chair Diagonal Reach mainly works the core and shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair Diagonal Reach Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Chair Diagonal Reach Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Chair Diagonal Reach
Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor, spaced apart at hip-width distance.
Maintain good posture with your back straight and your hands resting on your thighs.
Begin by inhaling and extending one arm diagonally above your head, allowing your torso to lean slightly in the opposite direction to stretch and open up the side body.
Hold the stretch for a few seconds, feeling the elongation in your obliques, shoulder, and the side of your trunk.
Exhale and return to the starting position, with your hand coming back to rest on your thigh.
Now perform the same movement with the opposite arm, reaching diagonally across and above your head on the other side.
Alternate between sides for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring smooth and controlled movements.
Focus on breathing deeply and steadily throughout the exercise to maximize the stretch and mobility benefits.
This exercise is excellent for improving flexibility and range of motion in the torso and shoulders. It can be included in warm-up routines or used as a standalone exercise to alleviate tension and promote relaxation.
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Chair Diagonal Reach FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Diagonal Reach work?
The Chair Diagonal Reach mainly works the core and shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the obliques and anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Diagonal Reach?
Chair.
What are some Chair Diagonal Reach variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Chair Diagonal in Out, Open Diagonal, Double Diagonal Reach and Chair Seated Overhead Stretch.
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