Chair Seated Chest Stretch
Open your chest and improve posture. This easy stretch can be done anywhere with a chair. Feel the tension melt away!
The Chair Seated Chest Stretch mainly works the chest, with help from the back and traps. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair Seated Chest Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)
Secondary
Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Chair Seated Chest Stretch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Chair Seated Chest Stretch
Sitting Chest Stretch on a Chair
Positioning:
Sit comfortably on the chair with your back straight and feet flat on the floor. Ensure that your hips are all the way back in the chair and your knees are at a 90-degree angle.
Place your hands together in front of your chest at shoulder height, fingers pointed forward. Keep your elbows bent and relaxed.
Movement:
As you inhale deeply, slowly move your arms outward to the sides, allowing your chest to expand. Your elbows should remain at shoulder height.
Hold this position for a few seconds while focusing on expanding your chest.
As you exhale, bring your arms back to the starting position in front of your chest.
Repeat this movement for 5 to 10 repetitions, maintaining a steady and controlled pace.
Notes:
Keep your shoulders relaxed and away from your ears throughout the stretch.
Do not force the stretch; go only as far as comfortable, feeling a gentle stretch across your chest.
Maintain steady breathing during the exercise.
Chair Seated Chest Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Seated Chest Stretch work?
The Chair Seated Chest Stretch mainly works the chest, with help from the back and traps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated Chest Stretch?
Chair.
What workout day should the Chair Seated Chest Stretch go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Chair Seated Chest Stretch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Overhead Chest Stretch, Chest & Back Hug Stretch, Chest Hand Behind and Chest Corner Wall Stretch.
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