Exercise guide · Beginner · Stretch

Chest Stretch with Exercise Ball: How to Do It & Muscles Worked

A chest stretch performed using a stability ball to help open up the pectoral muscles, with some engagement of the shoulders and triceps. This exercise focuses on flexibility and mobility rather than strength or cardio.

Primary muscles
Chest
Secondary muscles
Triceps , Shoulders
Equipment
Stability Ball
Level · type
Beginner · Stretch
Demonstration of the chest stretch with exercise ball
Front view: muscles worked by the chest stretch with exercise ball. Primary: chest. Secondary: triceps and shoulders.
Back view: muscles worked by the chest stretch with exercise ball. Primary: chest. Secondary: triceps and shoulders.
Primary Secondary

How to do the chest stretch with exercise ball

  1. Step 1: Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
  2. Step 2: Hold the exercise ball with both hands and extend your arms straight out in front of you.
  3. Step 3: Slowly bring the exercise ball towards your chest, feeling a stretch in your chest muscles.
  4. Step 4: Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Step-by-step instructions and demonstration media are from the ExerciseDB exercise dataset.

This guide is general fitness information, not medical advice. Stop if an exercise causes pain and speak to a doctor or physiotherapist about injuries or health conditions before starting a new programme.