Standing Tricep Stretch

Instructions

  • Begin by standing upright with your feet shoulder-width apart
  • Reach up and grab your left elbow with your right hand
  • Gently pull your left elbow behind your head and down your back
  • Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then release your left elbow
  • Repeat the stretch with your right elbow

Benefits

  • Triceps: The Standing Tricep Stretch helps to improve the flexibility of the triceps muscles located on the back of the upper arm. It can help to reduce tension and muscle tightness in the triceps, improving range of motion and allowing for a fuller range of movement in the arms. It can also help to reduce muscular imbalances between the triceps and the biceps and improve posture.
  • Shoulders: The Standing Tricep Stretch helps to increase the mobility of the shoulder joint, allowing for a greater range of motion in the shoulder. It can help to improve posture by loosening the muscles of the shoulder and upper back and reducing tension and tightness in the neck and shoulder area. This can help to reduce the risk of injury and improve overall shoulder health.
  • Upper Back: The Standing Tricep Stretch can help to improve the flexibility of the muscles of the upper back, which can often become tight due to everyday activities. This can help to reduce the risk of injury and improve posture. The stretch can also help to reduce tension in the upper back, which can help to improve overall comfort and relaxation.
  • Neck: The Standing Tricep Stretch can help to reduce tension and stiffness in the neck muscles, which can often be caused by everyday activities. It can help to improve the range of motion in the neck, which can help to reduce the risk of injury and improve posture. It can also help to reduce tension and improve overall comfort.