Exercise Comparison
Around The Worlds vs Dynamic Chest Stretch
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Around The Worlds
Only in Dynamic Chest Stretch
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.
Dynamic Chest Stretch
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.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Around The Worlds is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Dynamic Chest Stretch is beginner and uses none. Choose Dynamic Chest Stretch if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Around The Worlds for a greater challenge.