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.