4/21/23

Chest Expansion

Movement:

Shoulder & Static Elbow Extension.

Benefits of this movement:

Strengthen Shoulders, Encourages Good Posture, Scapular Retraction, Core Stabilisers.

Progressions:

  • Heavier Load

  • Smaller ROM

  • High Kneeling

  • Seperate the Feet

  • Move Away from SB.

  • Proposal

  • Slower Movement

  • Hold / Pulses

  • Internal / External Rotation of Palms

Regression:

  • Lighter Load

  • Seated

Muscle Groups:

Trapezius, Rhomboids, Triceps, Posterior Deltoid, Abdominals.

Spring Tensions:

Fundamental: 1B, 1B+, 1R

Intermediate, Sculpt: 1R, 1RY

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