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Overhead triceps stretch

Beginner

Overhead triceps stretch is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front delts

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Mobility
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand or sit upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Extend one arm overhead, bending at the elbow so that your hand reaches towards the opposite shoulder blade.
  3. 3With 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. 4Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then release.
  5. 5Repeat on the other side.

What to do instead

  • Exercise ball seated triceps stretchOther
  • Triceps stretchBodyweight
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