Seated Chest & Shoulder Squeeze Stretch
The Seated Chest & Shoulder Squeeze Stretch mainly works the chest, with help from the back, traps and shoulders. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Seated Chest & Shoulder Squeeze Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
Secondary
Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
How to do the Seated Chest & Shoulder Squeeze Stretch
Sit upright near the front edge of a chair with your feet flat on the floor and your spine tall.
Bring your arms up to the sides at shoulder height, bending your elbows at a ninety-degree angle like a cactus.
Inhale deeply, then exhale as you gently draw your shoulder blades together and press your elbows slightly back.
Feel the stretch open across your chest and the front of your shoulders while keeping your chin tucked.
Hold this position for twenty to thirty seconds while breathing smoothly, then release back to the start.
Seated Chest & Shoulder Squeeze Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Seated Chest & Shoulder Squeeze Stretch work?
The Seated Chest & Shoulder Squeeze Stretch mainly works the chest, with help from the back, traps and shoulders. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Seated Chest & Shoulder Squeeze Stretch?
Chair.
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