Triceps Stretch
- Body part
- Upper arms
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Not listed
- Equipment
- No equipment — bodyweight
- Sports fields
How to perform it
Stand or sit upright with your back straight. Extend one arm overhead, bending it at the elbow. Place your opposite hand on the bent elbow and gently pull it towards your head. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling a gentle stretch in your triceps. Release the stretch and repeat on the other arm.
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