Exercise
Dynamic Chest Stretch
Also known as: arm swing chest opener, chest opener arm swing, active chest stretch


Dynamic Chest Stretch is an exercise for the chest. Main target: middle chest. Also works: middle back. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Stand with your hands together, arms extended directly in front of you. This will be your starting position.
- Keeping your arms straight, quickly move your arms back as far as possible and back in again, similar to an exaggerated clapping motion. Repeat 5-10 times, increasing speed as you do so.
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