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Roll Ball Pectoralis Major Clavicular Stretch

How to do the roll ball pectoralis major clavicular stretch, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Animated demonstration of the Roll Ball Pectoralis Major Clavicular Stretch
Equipment
Roll Ball
Difficulty
Beginner
Logged as
time
Movement
Extension
Mechanic
Isolation

How to do it

Stand facing a wall and pin a massage ball between the wall and the upper portion of your chest, just below the collarbone. Lean in and slowly roll the ball across the upper chest, pausing on tight spots to release the clavicular fibers of the pec.

  1. 1A release across the upper chest below the collarbone
  2. 2Firm pressure that eases as you hold each spot
  3. 3The front of your shoulder and chest opening up

Common mistakes

  • Do not press into the collarbone or armpit nerves
  • Avoid sharp pain; keep the pressure tolerable
  • Do not roll fast; let the tissue release slowly

Muscles worked

The roll ball pectoralis major clavicular stretch mainly works the upper chest, with the mid chest assisting.

  • Upper ChestPrimary
  • Mid ChestSupport
  • Front DeltsMinor
  • Internal RotatorsMinor

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Last reviewed June 2026.