How to Do Corner Wall Chest Stretch

Corner Wall 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 Corner Wall Chest Stretch

  1. 01Stand facing a corner and place one forearm on each wall with elbows at shoulder height.
  2. 02Stagger the feet and slowly lean the chest forward into the corner until a stretch is felt across the front of the shoulders.
  3. 03Maintain a neutral spine and keep the chin tucked rather than reaching forward with the head.
  4. 04Hold the position for thirty seconds while taking deep diaphragmatic breaths.
  5. 05Step back to release the tension and repeat for the desired number of sets.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Corner Wall 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

If the stretch is too intense, move the feet further away from the corner to reduce the angle of the chest opening.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Corner Wall Chest Stretch questions

What muscles does Corner Wall Chest Stretch work?

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

How do you do Corner Wall Chest Stretch correctly?

Stand facing a corner and place one forearm on each wall with elbows at shoulder height. Stagger the feet and slowly lean the chest forward into the corner until a stretch is felt across the front of the shoulders. Maintain a neutral spine and keep the chin tucked rather than reaching forward with the head. Hold the position for thirty seconds while taking deep diaphragmatic breaths. Step back to release the tension and repeat for the desired number of sets.

What is the A90 coach tip for Corner Wall Chest Stretch?

If the stretch is too intense, move the feet further away from the corner to reduce the angle of the chest opening.

Is Corner Wall Chest Stretch suitable for beginners?

Corner Wall Chest Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Corner Wall Chest Stretch?

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

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