How to do the Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball
Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Pectorals in the Chest region. Performed using assisted, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders and Triceps.
Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball demonstration · © GymiaFit
Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders, Triceps
- Equipment
- Assisted
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Push
Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball step by step
- 1Sit on a stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
- 2Hold a stability ball with both hands and extend your arms straight out in front of you.
- 3Slowly lower the stability ball towards your chest, feeling a stretch in your pectoral muscles.
- 4Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball — questions
What muscles does the Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball work?
The Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball primarily targets the Pectorals. It also recruits the Shoulders, Triceps as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball?
You need assisted. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball?
Behind Head Chest Stretch, Assisted Chest Dip (kneeling), Assisted Wide-grip Chest Dip (kneeling) train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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