Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch
How to do the Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch
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Start off by standing with your legs together, holding a bodybar or a broomstick.
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Take a slightly wider than shoulder width grip on the pole and hold it in front of you with your palms facing down.
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Carefully lift the pole up and behind your head.
How to program the Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch
Sets and reps
As an isolation movement, the Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch is best trained with moderate loads and higher reps: 2–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest. Chasing heavy weight on isolation work usually degrades form before it builds muscle — prioritize a full range of motion and a controlled negative. Program it after your compound lifts.
Progression
The Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch is beginner-friendly. Start with a load (or rep count) you can complete with clean form on every set, then add a small amount of weight or 1–2 reps each week. When you hit the top of your rep range on all sets, increase the load and drop back to the bottom of the range — simple double progression.
Secondary muscles worked
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch work?
The Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch primarily targets the Chest. It also recruits the Shoulders as supporting muscles.
What equipment do I need for the Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch?
You need Other. Difficulty level: Beginner.
How many sets and reps of the Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch should I do?
Do 2–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 60–90 seconds rest, focusing on a full range of motion and controlled tempo rather than maximum load.
