What is this called, and how can you use it effectively?

I received this equipment as a gift a while back, but I’m not sure what it is or how to use it properly. It has a handle on each side and a coil in the middle. It seems like it might be for chest exercises, but I’m not certain.

Any help would be appreciated!

It’s called a chest expander, and it’s used for exercises that focus on chest expansion and reverse flys.

I’ve also seen people get creative and use them like resistance bands for biceps, but it wouldn’t be my first choice for home workout equipment. Since you have it, try experimenting with it to see what you can do. There are plenty of videos on YouTube demonstrating various exercises with it.

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