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- Primary muscles
- Chest Upper back Shoulders
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- Bodyweight
Back Pec Stretch
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Back Pec Stretch is a bodyweight exercise targeting Chest (pectoralis major), Shoulders (deltoids), Back (latissimus dorsi).
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How to perform it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and position yourself in front of an incline bench.
- Lean forward and place your arms over the bench, with your palms facing down and your arms extended straight.
- Allow your chest to lower towards the bench, feeling the stretch in your pectoral muscles and back.
- Hold this position for 15-30 seconds, then release and return to the starting position.
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Variations and related exercises
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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