Triceps Stretches for Overhead Reach

Overhead triceps, lat, and shoulder stretches for arm mobility.

  • 14 guided stretches
  • 12 routines
  • ~1 min sessions
  • No equipment needed

Triceps and lats can limit overhead positions. Light overhead stretching works best when the ribs stay quiet and the neck stays relaxed.

Video demo

Doorway Chest Opener

Stretches

Best triceps stretches

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Doorway Chest Opener

Place forearms on a doorway or wall corner, then step through gently until the chest opens.

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Thread the Needle

Slide one arm under the chest and rotate gently through the upper back.

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Child's Pose Side Reach

Sink hips back and walk both hands to one side to open the low back and side ribs.

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Scapular Wall Slides

Stand against a wall and slide elbows upward while keeping ribs soft.

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Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch

Draw one arm across the chest and keep both shoulders low.

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Overhead Triceps Stretch

Reach one elbow overhead and let the hand rest down the upper back.

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Puppy Pose

Keep hips over knees and walk hands forward until the chest softens toward the mat.

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Downward Dog Pedal

Lift hips into downward dog and alternate bending one knee while lengthening the other heel.

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Lat Prayer Stretch

Place elbows on a bench or chair and sink the chest down with hands together.

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Standing Side Bend

Reach one arm overhead and arc gently to the opposite side.

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Supine Pec Stretch

Lie face down or slightly rotated with one arm out to the side to open the chest.

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Wall Angels

Stand against a wall and slowly move arms between goalpost and overhead positions.

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Seated Side Bend

Sit tall, reach one arm overhead, and lean gently to the opposite side while keeping both hips on the chair.

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Seated Overhead Reach

Sit tall and reach both arms up and slightly back, opening the chest, then float them back down.

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Routines

Guided routines that include this area

FAQ

What stretch targets the triceps?

Overhead triceps stretch is the most direct option in the library.

What if overhead triceps stretch pinches?

Reduce the range or work on lat prayer stretch and shoulder mobility first.