Isometric Chest Squeezes

Plyometrics · Beginner · Chest

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Primary muscles
Chest
Secondary
Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Body only
Force
Static
Mechanic
Compound
Level
Beginner

Muscles worked

Chest

Also works: Shoulders, Triceps

How to do itIsometric Chest Squeezes

  1. 1While 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. 2Push 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. 3Hold for the recommended number of seconds.
  4. 4Now release the tension slowly.
  5. 5Rest for the recommended amount of time and repeat.

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