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Movement · Upper Arms

Overhead Triceps Stretch

Stand or sit upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. Extend one arm overhead, bending at the elbow so that your hand reaches towards the opposite shoulder blade. With your other hand, gently pull the elbow of the extended arm towards the opposite side of your head, feeling a stretch in your triceps. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then release. Repeat on the other side.

TargetTriceps
Equipmentbody weight
Body partUpper Arms

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand or sit upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Extend one arm overhead, bending at the elbow so that your hand reaches towards the opposite shoulder blade.

  3. 3

    With your other hand, gently pull the elbow of the extended arm towards the opposite side of your head, feeling a stretch in your triceps.

  4. 4

    Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then release.

  5. 5

    Repeat on the other side.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Triceps

Secondary

Shoulders

Training plans

Found in these plans

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