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Triceps Stretch
Muscles involved
The triceps stretch pulls your elbow behind your head. It loosens the back of the arm and improves shoulder mobility.
How to do it
- Stand with your shoulders relaxed down and back.
- Extend one arm towards the ceiling and bend your elbow to bring your palm to your back.
- With the other hand, gently push your elbow downward and towards the center.
- Hold the stretch for 30 seconds and repeat with the other arm.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Do not force the stretch beyond what is comfortable; there should be tension, not pain. - Keep your shoulders relaxed and away from your ears. - Breathe deeply and relaxed during the 30 seconds of holding.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Triceps Stretch: which muscles does it work?
Triceps Stretch mainly works: Triceps. It also involves: Triceps brachii.
What is Triceps Stretch good for?
The triceps stretch pulls your elbow behind your head. It loosens the back of the arm and improves shoulder mobility.
How do you do Triceps Stretch with proper form?
- Do not force the stretch beyond what is comfortable; there should be tension, not pain. - Keep your shoulders relaxed and away from your ears. - Breathe deeply and relaxed during the 30 seconds of holding.
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