Isometric Chest Squeezes

Isometric Chest Squeezes — Start position
Start position
Isometric Chest Squeezes — End position
End position
Region
Chest
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Plyometrics
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
static

Muscles worked

  • chest
  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. While either seating or standing, bend your arms at a 90-degree angle and place the palms of your hands together in front of your chest. Tip: Your hands should be open with the palms together and fingers facing forward (perpendicular to your torso).

  2. Push both hands against each other as you contract your chest. Start with slow tension and increase slowly. Keep breathing normally as you execute this contraction.

  3. Hold for the recommended number of seconds.

  4. Now release the tension slowly.

  5. Rest for the recommended amount of time and repeat.

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