Chest Stretch on Stability Ball

Chest Stretch on Stability Ball is a beginner-level isolation in the stretching category that primarily works the chest. It is performed with exercise ball.

How to do it

1. 1Get on your hands and knees next to an exercise ball.
2. 2Place your elbows on top of the ball, keeping your arm out to your side. This will be your starting position.
3. 3Lower 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.

Muscles worked

Primary muscles in filled badges, secondary in grey. Tap for more exercises per muscle.

Tips and common mistakes

• •Focus on the muscle contraction and control the eccentric (lowering) phase.
• •Hold each position for 20–40 seconds without bouncing, and breathe calmly.
• •Prioritize full range of motion over heavy weight with partial reps.

Sets and reps

2–3 sets, holding each position 20–40 seconds. Great as a cool-down or mobility session.