Exercise Comparison
Around The Worlds vs Behind Head Chest Stretch
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Muscle Analysis
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Instructions
Around The Worlds
Lay down on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with the palms of the hands facing towards the ceiling. Tip: Your arms should be parallel to the floor and next to your thighs. To avoid injury, make sure that you keep your elbows slightly bent. This will be your starting position.
Now move the dumbbells by creating a semi-circle as you displace them from the initial position to over the head. All of the movement should happen with the arms parallel to the floor at all times. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
Reverse the movement to return the weight to the starting position as you exhale.
Behind Head Chest Stretch
Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you.
Place your hands behind your hand, and push your elbows back as far as you can. Your partner should hold your elbows. This will be your starting position.
Gently attempt to pull your elbows forward with your hands still behind your head for 10 or more seconds. Your partner should prevent your elbows from moving.
Now, relax your muscles and have your partner gently pull the elbows back as far as it comfortable for you. Be sure to let your partner know when the stretch is adequate to prevent overstretching or injury.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Around The Worlds is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Behind Head Chest Stretch is expert and uses other. Choose Around The Worlds if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Behind Head Chest Stretch for a greater challenge. Around The Worlds is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Behind Head Chest Stretch isolates the target muscle for focused development.