Chest stretch with exercise ball
The chest stretch with an exercise ball is a flexibility exercise that targets the pectoral muscles. It involves lying back on a stability ball and extending the arms to open up the chest.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Biceps, Triceps
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Ensure the stability ball is properly inflated.
- Keep your feet flat on the ground for balance.
- Extend your arms slowly to avoid overstretching.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- chest pain
- recent surgery in the upper body
Also known as
Stretching del petto con palla da ginnastica, stability ball chest stretch, chest stretch, exercise ball stretch, pectorals stretch