How to do the Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball
Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Pectorals in the Chest region. Performed using stability ball, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders and Triceps.
Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball demonstration · © GymiaFit
Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders, Triceps
- Equipment
- Stability Ball
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Push
Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball step by step
- 1Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
- 2Hold the exercise ball with both hands and extend your arms straight out in front of you.
- 3Slowly bring the exercise ball towards your chest, feeling a stretch in your chest muscles.
- 4Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball — questions
What muscles does the Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball work?
The Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball primarily targets the Pectorals. It also recruits the Shoulders, Triceps as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball?
You need stability ball. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Chest Stretch With Exercise 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 Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball?
Exercise Ball Pike Push Up, Push-up (on Stability Ball), Assisted 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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