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Overhead Triceps Stretch
Step-by-step instructions
- 1Set up in a stable position with enough space to move slowly and breathe comfortably.
- 2Reach one elbow overhead and let the hand rest down the upper back.
- 3Keep the ribs quiet and the chin level. Reach tall first, then settle into the stretch.
- 4Hold the stretch for 60 seconds, then release gradually and notice how triceps feels before repeating or switching sides.
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Keep the ribs quiet and the chin level. Reach tall first, then settle into the stretch.
Keep the ribs quiet and the chin level. Reach tall first, then settle into the stretch.
Description
Adult doing overhead triceps stretch on mat, bright minimal wellness studio.
Benefits
- Targets triceps, lats, shoulders with a clear, repeatable setup.
- Eases common upper-body stiffness from screens, driving, and desk work.
- Fits into short routines because the working time is 1 minute or less for most sessions.
Tips
- Keep the breath smooth and reduce the range if triceps starts to guard.
- Use a wall, chair, strap, block, pillow, or towel if support makes the position calmer.
- Let lats stay relaxed so the stretch does not turn into a bracing exercise.
Common mistakes
- Shrugging the shoulders or chasing a strong pull through the neck.
- Bouncing, yanking, or trying to make the stretch feel intense immediately.
- Ignoring numbness, tingling, dizziness, sharp pain, or joint pinching.
Contraindications
- Skip or modify this stretch if it reproduces sharp pain, numbness, tingling, dizziness, or symptoms that travel away from the stretched area.
- Get qualified medical guidance before stretching around recent injuries, surgery, unexplained swelling, severe pain, or diagnosed conditions that limit movement.
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