Sitting Chest Clap on a Padded Stool
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Sitting Chest Clap on a Padded Stool is a bodyweight exercise designed to enhance chest flexibility and shoulder mobility. It involves opening and closing the arms in a clapping motion while seated, focusing on stretching and engaging the chest muscles.
How to do it
- Sit on a padded stool with feet flat and knees at a 90-degree angle.
- Extend arms forward at shoulder height, palms facing each other.
- Slowly spread arms wide open until they are in line with shoulders.
- Bring arms back to the starting position in a smooth, controlled motion.
- Repeat the motion for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral Trapezius Upper Fibers