Overhead triceps stretch

Overhead triceps stretch

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Stretching

Target Muscle

Triceps

Secondary Muscles

shoulders

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Upper arms

The overhead triceps stretch is a static stretching exercise that targets the triceps and also stretches the shoulders. It is performed by extending one arm overhead, bending at the elbow, and using the opposite hand to gently pull the elbow for a deeper stretch.

The overhead triceps stretch is a static stretching exercise that targets the triceps and also stretches the shoulders. It is performed by extending one arm overhead, bending at the elbow, and using the opposite hand to gently pull the elbow for a deeper stretch.

The overhead triceps stretch is a static stretching exercise that targets the triceps and also stretches the shoulders. It is performed by extending one arm overhead, bending at the elbow, and using the opposite hand to gently pull the elbow for a deeper stretch.

How to Do the Overhead triceps stretch

How to Do the Overhead triceps stretch

How to Do the 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.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)

Assisted triceps dip (kneeling)

Band close-grip push-up

Band side triceps extension

Barbell close-grip bench press

Barbell decline close grip to skull press

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