TRICEPS STRETCH
Upper body pushing and pressing workouts can be tough on your triceps, so take some time stretching these muscles to promote increase flexibility and can help prevent injuries.
Skill Level: Beginner
Training: Static Stretch
Type: Isolation
Force: Pull
Equipment: None
1° Muscles: Triceps
2° Muscles: Latissimus Dorsi
SET-UP
- Stand tall (neutral spine, chest up, chin up) with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Reach your right hand behind your head, so that it touches the nape of your neck).
EXECUTION
- Grasp your right arm, just above your elbow with your left hand.
- Gently pull your right arm back with your left hand.
- Hold for 20-30 seconds.
- Repeat for your left side.
- Repeat 2-5 times.
- Avoid grasping your arm at the elbow, this will avoid placing excessive stress on this joint.
- Perform using a seated position.
- Upward Stretch
- Upper Back Stretch
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