Dynamic Chest Stretch

Dynamic Chest Stretch is a beginner-level exercise in the stretching category that primarily works the chest. It also recruits the mid back.

How to do it

1. 1Stand with your hands together, arms extended directly in front of you. This will be your starting position.
2. 2Keeping your arms straight, quickly move your arms back as far as possible and back in again, similar to an exaggerated clapping motion. Repeat 5-10 times, increasing speed as you do so.

Muscles worked

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

Tips and common mistakes

• •Hold each position for 20–40 seconds without bouncing, and breathe calmly.
• •Initiate the pull from the target muscle rather than jerking with body momentum.
• •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.