GymPlan AIChair Upper Body Stretch
Chair Upper Body Stretch is a beginner stretching that mainly works your shoulders, with help from your biceps and chest.
💪 Shoulders🏋️ Other📈 Beginner🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side
How to do the chair upper body stretch
- Sit on the edge of a chair, gripping the back of it.
- Straighten your arms, keeping your back straight, and pull your upper body forward so you feel a stretch. Hold for 20-30 seconds.
Muscles worked
Primary: ShouldersSecondary: BicepsSecondary: Chest
Sets and reps
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
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What muscles does the chair upper body stretch work?
It mainly works your shoulders; your biceps and chest assist.
How many sets and reps of chair upper body stretch should I do?
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
Is the chair upper body stretch good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.