Seated Chest Clam
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
This exercise, often referred to as a seated chest clam, targets the stretching of the chest and shoulders while also engaging the core for stabilization. It primarily serves to enhance flexibility and mobility in the upper body.
How to do it
- Sit on your knees with your back straight and core engaged.
- Place your hands behind your head, elbows wide, and keep your chest open.
- Gently pull elbows back to feel a stretch across the chest and shoulders.
Muscles worked
Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral Trapezius Upper Fibers
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