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Triceps Stretch

Triceps Stretch: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only. Level: beginner.

Technique demo: Triceps Stretch
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Levelbeginner
  • Forcestatic
  • Typeisolation
  • Body partupper arms
Primary muscles
triceps, shoulders
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

  1. Stand or sit upright with your back straight.
  2. Extend one arm overhead, bending it at the elbow.
  3. Place your opposite hand on the bent elbow and gently pull it towards your head.
  4. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling a gentle stretch in your triceps.
  5. Release the stretch and repeat on the other arm.

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