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Triceps

Tricep Side Stretch

Tricep Side Stretch (Start)Tricep Side Stretch (End)

A standing stretch that lengthens the back of the arm and the side of the shoulder by pulling the elbow behind your head.

Primary musclesTriceps
Secondary musclesShoulders

Setup

  1. 1Stand tall with your feet hip width apart and raise one arm overhead.
  2. 2Bend that elbow so your hand drops behind your head, between your shoulder blades.

How to perform

  1. 1Use your opposite hand to gently press the raised elbow toward the side.
  2. 2Lean slightly to the opposite side while staying tall.
  3. 3Hold for 20–30 seconds, feeling the stretch along the back of your upper arm.
  4. 4Release slowly and switch arms.

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