Tricep stretch

Muscles worked: Upper arms
Upper arms
🔧 no equipment ⏱ sec Difficulty:

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Grasp elbow with opposite hand. Gently pull elbow towards head, feeling a triceps stretch. Hold steadily, breathe deeply, and release slowly, switching sides.

Tips

Maintain shoulders down and back to prevent upper trap activation and ensure the stretch targets the triceps effectively. Engage your core to stabilize your spine and prevent lower back arching during the stretch. Ensure your elbow points directly upward, creating a vertical line from your elbow to your hand, maximizing the triceps stretch. Apply a gentle pulling force; avoid forceful jerks to prevent injury and deepen the stretch gradually. Keep your spine in a neutral position throughout the stretch, avoiding any excessive rounding or extension.

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