Bench Chest Stretch

A kneeling stretch with the hands behind on a bench, sinking the hips to open the chest and shoulders.

How to do it

1. Kneel with your back to a bench.
2. Place both hands behind you on the edge of the bench.
3. Sink your hips down to open the chest.
4. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.

Tips

• Keep your shoulders down away from your ears.
• Stretch to mild tension, never to pain.

Muscles

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Front deltoid