Overhead Triceps Stretch
- Standing up straight with a tight core, extend your left arm straight into the air.
- Keep the elbow up as you bend your arm behind your head.
- Take the right hand and gently pull the left elbow towards the right.
- Hold this stretch then switch to the other side.
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Overhead triceps stretch is a at-home exercise that targets triceps and also works shoulders. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Chair / bench tricep dips, standing tricep stretch and reverse grip barbell push ups / press ups. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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