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Behind Head Chest Stretch

How to do the Behind Head Chest Stretch with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Chest

Secondary

Shoulders

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Step by step

How to do the Behind Head Chest Stretch

  1. 1

    Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you.

  2. 2

    Place your hands behind your hand, and push your elbows back as far as you can. Your partner should hold your elbows. This will be your starting position.

  3. 3

    Gently attempt to pull your elbows forward with your hands still behind your head for 10 or more seconds. Your partner should prevent your elbows from moving.

  4. 4

    Now, relax your muscles and have your partner gently pull the elbows back as far as it comfortable for you. Be sure to let your partner know when the stretch is adequate to prevent overstretching or injury.

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Every Behind Head Chest Stretch set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your chest volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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