Standing Triceps Stretch
Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with your arms straight up above your head
- Bend your elbows and try to touch the back of your head
- Reach your left hand with your right arm and hold for 20-30 seconds
- Release the stretch and repeat with the opposite arm
- Make sure your elbows stay at shoulder height and your feet stay firmly planted on the ground
- Repeat the stretch 3-4 times on each arm
Benefits
- Triceps: This stretch helps to elongate the triceps muscles, relieving tension and tightness in the arms, as well as improving flexibility and range of motion in the elbows.
- Shoulders: This stretch helps to reduce tension in the shoulders and upper back, as well as increasing flexibility and range of motion in the shoulder joint.
- Upper Back: This stretch helps to reduce tension in the upper back and neck, as well as improving posture by lengthening the muscles of the upper back.