Isometric Chest Squeezes

What it is

This static hold exercise effectively strengthens your chest muscles. You will generate significant tension by pressing your palms together firmly in front of you. This movement also engages your shoulders and triceps as supporting muscle groups, all without needing any equipment.

Technique tips

• Align your hands at chest height, palms flat together, fingers pointing forward.
• Gradually increase the tension as you press your palms firmly together.
• Actively squeeze your chest muscles throughout the hold.
• Maintain steady, normal breathing throughout the entire hold.
• Release the tension slowly and with control.

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.