Arms
Triceps stretch left
Improve overhead mobility and relieve tension in the backs of your arms with this foundational recovery stretch.
How to perform.
Follow the sequence — setup is half the lift.
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your shoulders relaxed.
Raise your left arm straight up toward the ceiling and bend your elbow to drop your hand behind your neck.
Reach over with your right hand and grasp your left elbow lightly.
Gently pull your left elbow toward your head and down toward your mid-back until you feel a pull along the back of your arm.
Keep your chest upright and your chin away from your chest to maintain proper spinal alignment.
Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds while breathing deeply and slowly.
Release the tension gradually and lower your arms back to your sides.
Common mistakes.
Fix these first — they cost reps, kilos, and joints.
- Arching the lower back excessively to reach further.
- Tucking the chin into the chest which strains the neck.
- Applying too much pressure on the elbow joint.
- Holding the breath instead of maintaining a steady rhythm.
Muscles worked.
The primary movers do the work; the stabilizers keep the path honest.