Overhead Triceps Stretch | Self-stretch in 3D
Overhead Triceps Stretch: seated (chair), back of the upper arm and shoulder. Preparation, 4 movement phases, points to check and cautions, with a 3D model you can pause and rotate.
Position and focus
Seated (chair) · Back of the upper arm and shoulder
A self-stretch for the back of the upper arm and shoulder. Support your body and stay within a comfortable range.
Starting position
Sit on a chair, raise one arm, bend the elbow and lower the hand towards your upper back. Support the elbow with the other hand.
Movement phases
1. Support the elbow
Keep the upper arm close to your ear without pushing your head forwards.
2. Guide the elbow back
With the other hand, gently guide the elbow back and bend it further.
3. Hold the stretch
Stop where you feel a stretch from the back of the upper arm to the side under the arm.
4. Lower the arm
Keep supporting the arm as you lower it.
What to check yourself
Check that your lower back is not arching and that your head is not moving forwards.
Caution
Stop if you feel sharp pain, numbness, dizziness, shortness of breath or anxiety. If you are receiving treatment, recovering from surgery or pregnant, check with your healthcare professional first.
These English notes describe a prototype model. Stretch and foam roller lessons have not yet been reviewed by the supervising instructors. They are not medical advice or an individual exercise prescription.
This lesson was put together for this site. It has not yet been reviewed by an expert.
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