How to Do
How to Do Active Isolated Kneeling Bench Chest Stretch
The active isolated kneeling bench chest stretch should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the active isolated kneeling bench chest stretch.
Beginning
Beginning Kneeling Bench Chest Stretch
1. Begin by lying on your back.
2. Pull one knee gently towards your chest, holding the stretch with your hands.
Movement
Kneeling Bench Chest Stretch Movement
1. Stretch your arms forward from a kneeling position to a bench or table.
2. Slowly shift your weight to the back of the table while keeping your hands and arms in place.
3. Backwards movement should be continued until you feel a stretch and tightness in your chest.
4. Hold for 10 to 30 seconds.
5. Recover.
Benefits
Kneeling Bench Chest Stretch Benefits
Your hip and low back (lumbar spine) muscles are stretched during the knee to chest stretch. It should also help ease strain on spinal nerves by allowing them to escape the spine with more space.
Exercise Aliases
Kneeling Bench Chest, Kneeling Bench Chest Stretch Active.
