Muscle Group: Pectoralis

Pec Deck: Watch the tendency to go into upper back flexion at end ranges.

Machine Exercise: Pec Deck

Considerations for the exercise: Watch the tendency to go into upper back flexion at end ranges

Bench Press: Ensure transition onto bench is done with hip hinge; able to manage entire movement without arching low back or curling upper torso;   Use two free weights (or theraband), not a barbell

Free Weight: Bench Press

Ensure transition onto bench is done with hip hinge; able to manage entire movement without arching low back or curling upper torso;

Use two free weights (or theraband), not a barbell

Pushups: Keep back in proper alignment throughout – taking particular care in the transitions in & out of starting point.

Body Weight: Long Lever Pushups/Short Lever Pushups

Keep back in proper alignment throughout – taking particular care in the transitions in & out of starting point.

Wall stretch: Keep back in proper alignment throughout

Stretch: Wall Stretch

Keep back in proper alignment throughout.

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