Chest exercise
Chest Opener
Standing stretch with your hands clasped behind your back to open the chest and the front of the shoulder.
- Primary muscleChest
- Also worksFront delts
- EquipmentBodyweight
- LevelBeginner
- Chest
- Front delts
- Bodyweight
How to do the Chest Opener
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your knees soft.
- Clasp your hands behind your back with your arms straight.
- Lower your shoulders and bring your hands back and up, opening your chest.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing slowly, without arching your lower back.
Muscles worked
Alternatives to the Chest Opener
They work the chest with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Chest Opener work?
The Chest Opener works mainly the chest. It also works the front delts.