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How to Do Triceps Stretch

Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the triceps stretch.

Triceps Stretch animated demonstration from start to end position

Main muscles	Triceps
Also works	Lats
Equipment	Body Only
Level	Beginner
Type	Stretching

How to do it

Reach your hand behind your head, grasp your elbow and gently pull. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, then switch sides.

Form tips

Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).

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Exercise photos and instructions: free-exercise-db (public domain). Animation made from the real start and end photos.

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