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Isometric Chest Squeezes video exercise guide. On this page you'll learn how to do isometric chest squeezes using the correct technique. Below you'll find the exercise video, some pictures including the exercise instructions, and useful tips on how to make the most out of the exercise. |
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1. While 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. Push 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. Hold for the recommended number of seconds.
4. Now release the tension slowly.
5. Rest for the recommended amount of time and repeat.
Variations: While you can perform this exercise with the hands right in front of you, you can also change the angle by having the hands at a 45 degree angle above parallel or below.
Type: Plyometrics
Main Muscle Worked: Chest
Other Muscles: Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment: Body Only
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Beginner
Sport: No
Force: Static
Republished: Bodybuilding.com
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