Chest Stretches

List of good chest stretches you can do at home or at the gym.List of good chest stretches you can do. All chest stretching exercises can be done at home or at the gym.

Chest Stretch

Chest Stretches
While standing or sitting, hold your head straight up. Clasp your hands behind your back and extend your arms. At the same time, try to touch your shoulder blades together in the middle of your back. Hold for six seconds, then release.

Chest Full Stretch

Chest Stretches
Primary Muscle Group: Pectoralis Major

Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise:  Pectoralis Major

Preparation: Stand in an upright position with knees slightly bent, back and head straight up.  Place hands behind head and elbows pointed out to the side.

Breathing:  Breath throughout the exercise stretch movement

Chest and Deltoid Stretch

Chest Stretches

Illustration of good chest stretch. While standing extend your arm and place your hand on a wall or other vertical surface. With a stiff arm, rotate your body and shoulder away from the wall. Release and switch sides, then repeat.

Ball Spine Stretch

Chest Stretches
Primary Muscle Group: Chest, shoulders and back

Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise:

Preparation: Kneel on your shins and place both of your palms on the ball in front of you.

Breathing: Exhale as you extend and bend forward, inhale as you roll back to start.

Ball Chest Stretch

Chest Stretches

Primary Muscle Group: Chest

Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise:

Preparation: Sit on the ball with your feet on the floor. Clasp your hands behind your back.

Breathing: Inhale as you roll your shoulders; exhale as you bend forward.