Overhead Triceps Stretch

Setup

1. 01Stand or sit tall with the ribs stacked over the pelvis.
2. 02Raise one arm overhead and bend the elbow fully so the hand drops behind the neck.
3. 03Reach the opposite hand up to grip the bent elbow.
4. 04Keep the neck relaxed and gaze forward.

Execution

1. 01Gently pull the bent elbow behind the head and slightly toward the midline.
2. 02Ease into a strong but pain-free stretch along the back of the arm.
3. 03Hold the position while breathing slowly.
4. 04Release gradually and repeat on the other arm.

Checkpoints

• -The stretch is felt in the back of the upper arm, not the shoulder joint.
• -Ribs stay down; the lower back does not arch to fake range.
• -The pull is gentle and constant, not bouncing.
• -Both sides get equal time.

Common mistakes

• -Arching the lower back instead of taking the arm further overhead.
• -Pulling hard enough to cause pinching in the shoulder.
• -Craning the head forward against the arm.
• -Holding the breath through the stretch.