Beginner exercise

Standing Biceps Stretch

  • Flexibility
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform Standing Biceps Stretch

  1. Stand upright and link your fingers behind your lower back.
  2. Straighten the elbows and turn the joined palms downward without forcing the hands or shoulders.
  3. Move the hands backward and slightly upward until the intended stretch is felt across the front of the upper arms.
  4. Keep the torso upright rather than arching the lower back to raise the hands farther.
  5. Hold the position steadily, then lower the hands and release the stretch under control.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Biceps Brachii Long Head, Biceps Brachii Short Head.

MuscleScoreRole
Biceps Brachii Long Head1.0Target, Mobility Target
Biceps Brachii Short Head1.0Target, Mobility Target
Anterior Deltoid0.5Mobility Target