How to Do Eagle Arms Chin Into Chest

Eagle Arms Chin Into Chest is a back exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Eagle Arms Chin Into Chest

  1. 01Cross your arms at the elbows and wrists while seated or standing.
  2. 02Lift your elbows to shoulder height and press your palms together.
  3. 03Slowly tuck your chin toward your chest until you feel a stretch in the upper back.
  4. 04Breathe deeply into the space between your shoulder blades for five cycles.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Eagle Arms Chin Into Chest

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward 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

Focus on pulling your elbows down while lifting the chest to maximise the stretch across the upper back.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Eagle Arms Chin Into Chest questions

What muscles does Eagle Arms Chin Into Chest work?

Eagle Arms Chin Into Chest is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Eagle Arms Chin Into Chest correctly?

Cross your arms at the elbows and wrists while seated or standing. Lift your elbows to shoulder height and press your palms together. Slowly tuck your chin toward your chest until you feel a stretch in the upper back. Breathe deeply into the space between your shoulder blades for five cycles.

What is the A90 coach tip for Eagle Arms Chin Into Chest?

Focus on pulling your elbows down while lifting the chest to maximise the stretch across the upper back.

Is Eagle Arms Chin Into Chest suitable for beginners?

Eagle Arms Chin Into Chest is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Eagle Arms Chin Into Chest?

No. Eagle Arms Chin Into Chest is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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