Beginner exercise

Foam Roller Lying Pec Stretch

  • Flexibility
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform Foam Roller Lying Pec Stretch

  1. Place a full-length foam roller lengthwise on the floor.
  2. Sit on one end and lie back with your head and spine supported along the roller.
  3. Bend your knees and plant your feet apart to keep the roller steady.
  4. Open your arms to the sides near shoulder height with your palms facing upward.
  5. Let gravity ease the arms outward only as far as you can maintain a comfortable position without arching your lower back.
  6. Hold the chest-opening position while breathing normally, then bring your arms back toward your body.
  7. Roll off to one side and sit up under control.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Pectoralis Major Sternocostal Head, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head.

MuscleScoreRole
Pectoralis Major Sternocostal Head1.0Target, Mobility Target
Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head0.8Target, Mobility Target
Anterior Deltoid0.4Mobility Target
Pectoralis Minor0.4Mobility Target