Chair Upper Body Stretch
A beginner mobility exercise that works the shoulders.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Chair Upper Body Stretch
- Sit on the edge of a chair, gripping the back of it.
- Straighten your arms, keeping your back straight, and pull your upper body forward so you feel a stretch. Hold for 20-30 seconds.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Chair Upper Body Stretch
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Round The World Shoulder Stretch
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Upward Stretch
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Shoulder Stretch
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Arm Circles
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Elbow Circles
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Seated Front Deltoid
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Shoulder Raise
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Side Wrist Pull
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do chair upper body stretch work?
Chair Upper Body Stretch primarily works the shoulders. The biceps and chest assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for chair upper body stretch?
The source dataset does not record equipment for chair upper body stretch. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Chair Upper Body Stretch: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Chair Upper Body Stretch is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of chair upper body stretch?
Round The World Shoulder Stretch, Upward Stretch, Shoulder Stretch train the same primary muscles and are listed with 6 more alternatives above.
How do I log chair upper body stretch in Fitnit?
As time held rather than reps. Fitnit records the seconds and credits them to the shoulders on your body map, so you can see which muscles you train hard and never stretch.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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