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Isometric Chest Squeezes

Isometric Chest Squeezes — starting positionIsometric Chest Squeezes — end position
Primary muscles
Chest
Equipment
Body Only
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound · Static

How to do the Isometric Chest Squeezes

  1. 1

    While either seating or standing, bend your arms at a 90-degree angle and place the palms of your hands together in front of your chest. Tip: Your hands should be open with the palms together and fingers facing forward (perpendicular to your torso).

  2. 2

    Push both hands against each other as you contract your chest. Start with slow tension and increase slowly. Keep breathing normally as you execute this contraction.

  3. 3

    Hold for the recommended number of seconds.

  4. 4

    Now release the tension slowly.

  5. 5

    Rest for the recommended amount of time and repeat.

Secondary muscles worked

ShouldersTriceps

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