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Exercise

Chair Upper Body Stretch

Also known as: chair shoulder stretch, seated upper body stretch, back of chair stretch

Chair Upper Body Stretch — position 1Chair Upper Body Stretch — position 2

Chair Upper Body Stretch is an exercise for the shoulders. Main target: posterior deltoid. Also works: middle back, middle chest and biceps short head. Equipment: other.

EquipmentOther
MovementStatic hold
CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Chair Upper Body Stretch: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary
Posterior deltoid
Secondary
Middle backMiddle chestBiceps short head

How to do it

  1. Sit on the edge of a chair, gripping the back of it.
  2. Straighten your arms, keeping your back straight, and pull your upper body forward so you feel a stretch. Hold for 20-30 seconds.

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Alternatives with other equipment

Shoulder Stretch
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