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Above Head Chest Stretch
Bodyweight · Mobility · Isolation
ChestShoulders GlutesHamstrings Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Chest, Shoulders
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Mobility (Static force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 30-60 sec per set
- Between-set interval
- 45 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Interlace your fingers behind your head
- Open your elbows wide to the sides
- Gently push your elbows backward
- Feel the stretch in your chest
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Above Head Chest Stretch. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Across Chest Shoulder Stretch | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
| Arm-up Rotator Stretch | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
| Seated Leaning Back Stretch | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.