Prone Pec Stretch

Technique

How to perform Prone Pec Stretch

1. Lie face down with your left arm extended out to the side at shoulder height and the palm on the floor.
2. Bend your right elbow and place your right hand beside your chest.
3. Keep your left arm in place as you press through the right hand and slowly roll onto your left side.
4. Allow your right hip to lift and bring your right foot behind the left leg to help support the position.
5. Hold the chest stretch without forcing the shoulder farther back or bouncing.
6. Roll back onto your stomach under control, then repeat with the sides reversed.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

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