Hands-Behind-Your-Head Stretch

Proper Technique: 
  1. Place the hands on the back of the head and pull elbows as far as possible behind the body

Targeted Muscles

  • Chest (pectoralis major)

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Improper Technique: 

Bending forward of the torso to attempt to enhance the stretch.

Positions: 
Place the hands on the back of the head.
Pull elbows as far as possible behind the body.
Common Errors: 

Failure to keep an erect torso.