How to do Isometric Chest Squeezes
- Main muscle
- Chest
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Cardio
How to do it
- 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.
This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.
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