With arms extended, hold the barbell with an overhand grip and hands shoulder width apart.
- Inhale and expand the chest as much as possible, lowering the barbell behind the head bending slightly at the elbows.
- Exhale while returning to the initial position.
This exercise develops the pectorallis major, long head of the tricpes branchii, teres major, latisimus dorsi, serratus anterior and pectorallis minor.
This is an excellent movement for developing the flexibility and expansion of the rib cage. It should be performed with light weights using proper form of breathing.
