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Chest · Beginner

Shoulder - Extension

Unsupported standing or seated shoulder-extension hold stretching the front of the shoulders, chest, and biceps.

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Exercise overview

Training details

ChestShouldersBiceps

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand or sit upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 02Extend your arms backward, keeping them straight and together.
  3. 03Hold the position for 15-30 seconds, feeling a gentle stretch.
  4. 04With control, return to the starting position and repeat as desired.
  5. 05Complete the prescribed repetitions while maintaining the same alignment and control.

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