How to Do the Behind Head Chest Stretch

Expert · Other · Targets Chest, Shoulders

Behind Head Chest Stretch demonstration
💪 Chest, Shoulders🏋️ Other📊 Expert🏷️ Stretching

How to perform it

  1. Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you.
  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. 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. 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.

Muscles worked

The Behind Head Chest Stretch primarily targets your Chest, with support from your Shoulders. You'll need other.

Make it count toward your goal

Random sets rarely move the needle. In NYUS, the Behind Head Chest Stretch slots into a plan built for your goal — sets, reps and progression auto-suggested, logged in two taps, and folded into a weekly review that adapts what comes next.