Overhead Triceps Stretch
oec:overhead-triceps-stretch
A static upper-body stretch that targets the triceps brachii, especially the long head, by combining full elbow flexion with overhead shoulder flexion.
Generated by gemini-3.8-flash from the sources below. No person has checked this record. Don't rely on it for safety.
Also called: Behind-the-Neck Triceps Stretch, Single-Arm Overhead Triceps Stretch, Standing Triceps Stretch, Triceps stretch left, Triceps stretch right
How to do it
Setup
- Stand or sit tall with your spine neutral and shoulders relaxed.
- Raise one arm overhead and bend at the elbow, dropping your palm down toward the center of your upper back.
Movement
- Reach overhead with your opposite hand and grasp the raised elbow.
- Gently pull the elbow back and slightly inward until you feel a comfortable stretch along the back of your upper arm.
- Hold the position steadily without bouncing.
- Release carefully and repeat on the opposite arm.
Breathing
Breathe smoothly and deeply, using each exhalation to relax deeper into the stretch.
Cues
- Stand tall through your crown
- Keep your ribs down
- Gently guide the elbow, never force it
Common faults
- Arching the lower back to force the arm further overhead.
- Keep your core gently braced and ribs drawn down to maintain a neutral spine.
- Pushing the head and neck forward.
- Keep your chin slightly tucked and your head aligned over your shoulders.
Safety
- Avoid aggressive downward pulling if you have shoulder impingement or elbow discomfort.
Muscles
Joints
- Elbow: Flexion
- Shoulder: Flexion
Details
- Movement
- Stretch
- Modality
- Flexibility, Mobility
- Mechanics
- isolation
- Force
- static
- Laterality
- unilateral
- Kinetic chain
- open
- Level
- beginner
- Equipment
- None
- Record
- Duration
- Load
- none
Sources
- wger: Triceps stretch left, by Lynn_McIntyre (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
- wger: Triceps stretch right, by Lynn_McIntyre (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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