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Dynamic Chest Stretch (male) exercise animation

Dynamic Chest Stretch (male)

Category
Chest
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Pectorals

Swinging the arms through a controlled range rather than holding a static stretch keeps the chest and front shoulder loose without cooling the muscle down the way a long static hold can before lifting. It's built for before a workout, not after — dynamic stretching primes the joint for the ranges it's about to work through.

How to Do the Dynamic Chest Stretch (male)

  1. Stand tall with your feet set shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend both arms out to the sides so they're parallel to the floor.
  3. Slowly swing your arms forward, crossing them in front of your body.
  4. Notice the stretch through your chest as you do.
  5. Hold that stretched position for 10 to 30 seconds.
  6. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of reps.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
Active Timer
00:00
Estimated Burn
0 kcal

Muscles Worked

The Dynamic Chest Stretch (male) primarily targets the Pectorals, with Shoulders as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Triceps.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have body weight? These target the same pectorals with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Dynamic Chest Stretch (male) work?
The Dynamic Chest Stretch (male) primarily targets the pectorals, with the shoulders and triceps assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Dynamic Chest Stretch (male)?
The Dynamic Chest Stretch (male) is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Dynamic Chest Stretch (male)?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Chest Dip (kneeling) targets the same pectorals using leverage machine instead.