How to Do Above Head Chest Stretch

Above Head Chest Stretch is a chest exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Above Head Chest Stretch

  1. 01Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and reach both arms directly over the head.
  2. 02Interlace the fingers with palms facing upward or hold a towel between the hands.
  3. 03Draw the arms slightly behind the ears while keeping the ribcage down and the core engaged.
  4. 04Hold the peak tension for thirty seconds while taking deep diaphragmatic breaths.
  5. 05Release the hands and slowly sweep the arms down to the sides in a wide circle.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Above Head Chest Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Depress the shoulder blades away from the ears to ensure the stretch is felt in the pectorals rather than the neck.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Above Head Chest Stretch questions

What muscles does Above Head Chest Stretch work?

Above Head Chest Stretch is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Above Head Chest Stretch correctly?

Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and reach both arms directly over the head. Interlace the fingers with palms facing upward or hold a towel between the hands. Draw the arms slightly behind the ears while keeping the ribcage down and the core engaged. Hold the peak tension for thirty seconds while taking deep diaphragmatic breaths. Release the hands and slowly sweep the arms down to the sides in a wide circle.

What is the A90 coach tip for Above Head Chest Stretch?

Depress the shoulder blades away from the ears to ensure the stretch is felt in the pectorals rather than the neck.

Is Above Head Chest Stretch suitable for beginners?

Above Head Chest Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Above Head Chest Stretch?

No. Above Head Chest Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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