Exercise Comparison
Behind Head Chest Stretch vs Front Raise And Pullover
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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Front Raise And Pullover
Instructions
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.
Front Raise And Pullover
Lie on a flat bench while holding a barbell using a palms down grip that is about 15 inches apart.
Place the bar on your upper thighs, extend your arms and lock them while keeping a slight bend on the elbows. This will be your starting position.
Now raise the weight using a semicircular motion and keeping your arms straight as you inhale. Continue the same movement until the bar is on the other side above your head . (Tip: the bar will travel approximately 180-degrees). At this point your arms should be parallel to the floor with the palms of your hands facing the ceiling.
Now return the barbell to the starting position by reversing the motion as you exhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Behind Head Chest Stretch is a expert exercise using other, while Front Raise And Pullover is beginner and uses barbell. Choose Front Raise And Pullover if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Behind Head Chest Stretch for a greater challenge. Front Raise And Pullover is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Behind Head Chest Stretch isolates the target muscle for focused development.