Tricep Side Stretch

Technique

How to perform Tricep Side Stretch

1. Stand or sit upright and bring your right upper arm across your chest toward your left shoulder.
2. Keep your right elbow bent and reach your right hand behind your left shoulder.
3. Support your right elbow with your left hand and gently draw it farther across your chest without twisting your torso.
4. Hold the position with relaxed breathing, keeping the working elbow bent rather than straightening the arm.
5. Release the assistance, lower your arm and repeat on the other side.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Posterior Deltoid, Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head.