How to do a Wall Pectoral Stretch
Reviewed by JP Michelsen, CPT, B.A. Kinesiology
About Wall Pectoral Stretch
Target muscles worked
Instructions for Proper Form
Wall Pectoral Stretch is a static stretch that primarily targets the chest muscles. This exercise involves placing your forearm and elbow against the wall and gently rotating your body away to stretch the pectoral muscles. It's an effective way to improve chest flexibility, enhance posture, and prevent muscle tightness, especially after upper body workouts.
- Stand upright perpendicular to a wall and reach your inside hand to the wall to place your palm against the wall with your fingers pointing backward.
- Step forward with your inside leg and rotate your torso away from the wall until you feel a comfortable stretch in your left pectoral muscle.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds and repeat with the opposite side.
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