fitness-centralThe tricep stretch focuses on the back of the upper arm and stretches the tricep muscle. The Tricep Stretch can be performed as a preparatory stretch and held for 8 to 10 seconds.
Body Part and Muscle Group
The Tricep Stretch focuses on the back of the upper arm. The Tricep muscles are stretched.
Instructions
- Starting from a normal standing position.
- Straighten an arm vertically and bend at the elbow to place your arm down the back of your head.
- Place your arm along the line of your spine.
- With your other arm, reach across and apply pressure on the flexed arm.
- Keep your back straight.
Progression: Apply more pressure to the stretched arm.
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