Overhead Tricep Stretch

A Simple Stretch for Improved Arm Mobility

The overhead tricep stretch is a simple stretch that targets the triceps, the large muscle on the back of the upper arm. This stretch can help improve arm mobility and flexibility, making it an excellent warm-up or cool-down exercise for upper body workouts or activities that involve the arms.

1. Stand or sit up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Extend your right arm straight up towards the ceiling, keeping your elbow close to your head.
3. Bend your right elbow so that your hand falls behind your head, with your fingers pointing down your spine.
4. With your left hand, reach behind your back and grasp your right elbow, gently pulling it towards your head.
5. Hold this stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling a gentle stretch in the back of your right arm.
6. Release the stretch and repeat on the other side, extending your left arm up towards the ceiling and bending your elbow to place your hand behind your head.

When performing the overhead tricep stretch, it's important to avoid pulling or straining your arm or neck. Instead, focus on feeling a gentle stretch in the back of your arm as you hold the stretch. You can repeat the stretch on each side multiple times as needed.