Exercise

Overhead Tricep Stretch

Bend one elbow behind your head and gently press it downward using your opposite hand for assistance. Keep your shoulders relaxed and avoid forcing the stretch beyond a comfortable range.

Also called: Tricep Stretch, Behind Head Tricep Stretch · Equipment: stretching

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How to do it

Step by step

  1. Stand or sit upright with good posture.
  2. Raise one arm and bend your elbow, bringing your hand toward the back of your head.
  3. Use your opposite hand to gently hold your bent elbow.
  4. Press gently downward until you feel a stretch in the back of your upper arm (tricep).
  5. Hold for 20-30 seconds and repeat on the opposite side.
Muscles worked

What it trains

Mainly Triceps.

Log the overhead tricep stretch in VALDA, with these cues one tap away while you train and your history for it in one place.

General information about exercise technique, not medical advice. If you have an injury or a health condition, your healthcare provider is the right person to ask.