Seated Chest Opener Version II
The Seated Chest Opener Version II mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and hip adductors (inner thighs). No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Seated Chest Opener Version II Muscles Worked
Primary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Hip Adductors
How to do the Seated Chest Opener Version II
Setup
Begin in a seated position on your mat.
Bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall outward in a relaxed Butterfly or Bound Angle pose.
Place your hands on the floor behind you, keeping your arms straight with fingertips pointed away from your body.
Execution
Inhale and firmly press into your hands, lifting your chest upward toward the ceiling.
Keep your spine long and lean slightly backward to deepen the stretch across your chest and front shoulders.
Roll your shoulders back and down, ensuring you do not collapse them toward your ears.
Keep your gaze directed forward or slightly upward, maintaining a neutral neck position.
Hold this position for the determined duration, breathing deeply and allowing the chest muscles to open.
Seated Chest Opener Version II FAQs
What muscles does the Seated Chest Opener Version II work?
The Seated Chest Opener Version II mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and hip adductors (inner thighs). The main muscles are the pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Seated Chest Opener Version II?
None. The Seated Chest Opener Version II is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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