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Visual demonstration of the Bent Arm Chest Stretch exercise

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Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Chest
Secondary muscles
Shoulders Trapezius
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise guide

Bent Arm Chest Stretch

3 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Bent Arm Chest Stretch is a bodyweight exercise targeting Chest (pectoralis major).

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Stand beside a wall and place your bent arm (elbow at a 90-degree angle) against the wall, with your forearm and hand flat against the wall.
  2. Gently rotate your torso away from the wall to feel a stretch in your chest.
  3. Hold this position for 15-30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026

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