Chest Stretch on Stability Ball

A beginner stretch for the chest, done with an exercise ball.

Movement guide

Chest Stretch on Stability Ball

Demand · source-assignedEasy (unreviewed)

Equipment requiredExercise ball

Muscle focusChest

Written instructions available. A verified 3D demonstration has not been built for this variation.

Make it easier or harder

Start where you can move well, then step up.

Easier option

This is already one of the gentlest options for these muscles.

This move

Chest Stretch on Stability BallBeginner · Exercise ball

Beginner grade (source-assigned).

Harder option

Contract-relax hamstring stretch (PNF) demonstrated on the 3D figure

3D demoContract-relax hamstring stretch (PNF)Intermediate · No equipment

Similar move, intermediate grade.

Imported reference · editorial review pending. Clinical review is pending.

This entry comes from an external exercise database. Its instructions and difficulty have not completed our editorial or qualified clinical review.

How to move

Get on your hands and knees next to an exercise ball.
Place your elbows on top of the ball, keeping your arm out to your side. This will be your starting position.
Lower your torso towards the floor, keeping your elbow on top of the ball. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, and repeat with the other arm.

Practice and cautions

No dose has been assigned. Any timing or repetition examples in the imported instructions are source examples, not an individualized recommendation.

Imported community instructions and difficulty labels have not been independently reviewed for technique or individual suitability. Equipment labels may include additions inferred from the setup text; check the instructions for the exact support or alternatives. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness or tingling; seek qualified guidance for symptoms, unfamiliar equipment or advanced skills.

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Sources and review status

Sources support the educational description; they do not establish that this exercise is suitable for you.

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No variation is labeled clinically validated.

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What it works

Muscles

Main: Chest.

Equipment

Exercise ball

Level

Beginner (source-assigned, not yet reviewed). See the easier and harder options above.

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Questions people ask

What muscles does the Chest Stretch on Stability Ball work?

Mainly the chest.

What equipment do I need for the Chest Stretch on Stability Ball?

Exercise ball.

Is the Chest Stretch on Stability Ball good for beginners?

It is graded beginner, so it suits most people starting out. The grade comes from the source database and has not been independently reviewed. When it feels easy, try the Contract-relax hamstring stretch (PNF).

How do I make the Chest Stretch on Stability Ball harder?

Progress to the Contract-relax hamstring stretch (PNF), or add load, range or slower lowering once your form is solid.