How to Do Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball

Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball 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 Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball

  1. 01Kneel on the floor beside a stability ball and place one forearm on the top curve of the ball.
  2. 02Rotate the torso away from the ball while leaning the chest toward the floor.
  3. 03Hold the position when a stretch is felt across the pectoral muscle and front of the shoulder.
  4. 04Breathe deeply into the ribcage to enhance the expansion of the chest wall.
  5. 05Slowly release the tension and repeat the process on the opposite side.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball

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

If the front of the shoulder feels a sharp pinch, move the arm slightly lower on the ball to shift the stretch into the pectoral fibers.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball questions

What muscles does Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball work?

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

How do you do Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball correctly?

Kneel on the floor beside a stability ball and place one forearm on the top curve of the ball. Rotate the torso away from the ball while leaning the chest toward the floor. Hold the position when a stretch is felt across the pectoral muscle and front of the shoulder. Breathe deeply into the ribcage to enhance the expansion of the chest wall. Slowly release the tension and repeat the process on the opposite side.

What is the A90 coach tip for Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball?

If the front of the shoulder feels a sharp pinch, move the arm slightly lower on the ball to shift the stretch into the pectoral fibers.

Is Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball suitable for beginners?

Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Chest Stretch With Exercise Ball?

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

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