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Butcher's Block

Equipment:Body Only
Type:Isolation
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Lats, Shoulders

Secondary

Triceps, Chest

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Kneel on the floor facing a bench, box, or elevated surface about elbow height.

  2. 2

    Place your elbows on the surface, hands together in a prayer position pointing upward.

  3. 3

    Walk your knees back slightly so your hips are behind your knees.

  4. 4

    Let your chest sink down toward the floor while keeping your elbows fixed on the surface.

  5. 5

    You should feel a deep stretch in your lats, triceps, and shoulders.

  6. 6

    Keep your lower back neutral - avoid excessive arching.

  7. 7

    Hold the stretched position for the prescribed duration (30-60 seconds).

  8. 8

    To deepen the stretch, sink your chest lower or walk your knees further back.

  9. 9

    Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch with each exhale.