How to Do Arms Behind Back Chest Stretch

Arms Behind Back 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 Arms Behind Back Chest Stretch

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart and spine neutral.
  2. 02Clasp your hands together behind your lower back.
  3. 03Straighten your arms and lift your hands away from your body.
  4. 04Push your chest forward and upward to intensify the stretch.
  5. 05Breathe deeply and hold for the targeted duration.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Arms Behind Back 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

Squeeze your shoulder blades together and down to ensure the stretch is felt in the pectorals rather than the joint capsule.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Arms Behind Back Chest Stretch questions

What muscles does Arms Behind Back Chest Stretch work?

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

How do you do Arms Behind Back Chest Stretch correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart and spine neutral. Clasp your hands together behind your lower back. Straighten your arms and lift your hands away from your body. Push your chest forward and upward to intensify the stretch. Breathe deeply and hold for the targeted duration.

What is the A90 coach tip for Arms Behind Back Chest Stretch?

Squeeze your shoulder blades together and down to ensure the stretch is felt in the pectorals rather than the joint capsule.

Is Arms Behind Back Chest Stretch suitable for beginners?

Arms Behind Back Chest Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Arms Behind Back Chest Stretch?

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

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