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pectoral isometric 3 - beginner Upper Body exercise
  • Upper Body
  • beginner

pectoral isometric 3

standing isometric chest press with palms together at forehead level, elbows bent ninety degrees

Starting position
standing
Joints
shoulder, elbow
Muscles
triceps, anterior deltoid, pectoralis major
Goal
postural correction, stability
Type
isometric

How it is done

Stand, bend the elbow to 90 degree, grip the opposite hand such that palm touches each other at the level of forehead. Press the palm against each other, hold and un-press. Repeat.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.