Exercises/Stretching

Chest Stretch on Stability Ball - starting position

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Chest Stretch on Stability Ball - ending position

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Stretching

Chest Stretch on Stability Ball

beginnerexercise ball·isolation·static

Muscles Worked

Primary

Abdominal part of left pectoralis major Abdominal part of right pectoralis major Anterior papillary muscle of right ventricle Anterolateral head of lateral papillary muscle of left ventricle External intercostal muscle Innermost intercostal muscle Internal intercostal muscle Lateral papillary muscle of left ventricle pectoralis major pectoralis minor transversus thoracis

How to Perform

1

Get on your hands and knees next to an exercise ball.

2

Place your elbows on top of the ball, keeping your arm out to your side. This will be your starting position.

3

Lower your torso towards the floor, keeping your elbow on top of the ball. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, and repeat with the other arm.

Alternatives to Chest Stretch on Stability Ball

Same muscles, different equipment or difficulty

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