Exercise Guide

Overhead Triceps Stretch

intermediate
Exercise Visual

Overhead Triceps Stretch

Triceps Body Weight

intermediate

Category

upper arms

Body Part

upper arms

Equipment

body weight

Target

triceps

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stand or sit upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Extend one arm overhead, bending at the elbow so that your hand reaches towards the opposite shoulder blade.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then release.

  5. 5

    Repeat on the other side.

Muscles

ShouldersTriceps