Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you.
Place your hands behind your hand, and push your elbows back as far as you can. Your partner should hold your elbows. This will be your starting position.
Gently attempt to pull your elbows forward with your hands still behind your head for 10 or more seconds. Your partner should prevent your elbows from moving.
Now, relax your muscles and have your partner gently pull the elbows back as far as it comfortable for you. Be sure to let your partner know when the stretch is adequate to prevent overstretching or injury.
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Nov 21, 2011 8:03 PM:
I done these by myself standing and it's great. They key is to keep your chest up and squeeze your elbows back as far as you can and hold it for a few seconds than repeat.
I done these by myself standing and it's great. They key is to keep your chest up and squeeze your elbows back as far as you can and hold it for a few seconds than repeat. -See Less
Dec 24, 2010 3:59 AM:
Isolation of the muscle, good Idea but do we really need it? The core exercises that have been used for ever work great w/out getting all fancy.
Isolation of the muscle, good Idea but do we really need it? The core exercises that have been used for ever work great w/out getting all fancy.-See Less
Dec 24, 2010 3:59 AM:
Isolation of the muscle, good Idea but do we really need it? The core exercises that have been used for ever work great w/out getting all fancy.
Isolation of the muscle, good Idea but do we really need it? The core exercises that have been used for ever work great w/out getting all fancy.-See Less
Nov 21, 2011 8:03 PM:
I done these by myself standing and it's great. They key is to keep your chest up and squeeze your elbows back as far as you can and hold it for a few seconds than repeat.
I done these by myself standing and it's great. They key is to keep your chest up and squeeze your elbows back as far as you can and hold it for a few seconds than repeat. -See Less
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Tip: Behind Head Chest Stretch
Nov 21, 2011 8:03 PM: I done these by myself standing and it's great. They key is to keep your chest up and squeeze your elbows back as far as you can and hold it for a few seconds than repeat.
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Review: Behind Head Chest Stretch
Dec 24, 2010 3:59 AM: Isolation of the muscle, good Idea but do we really need it? The core exercises that have been used for ever work great w/out getting all fancy.