Exercise guide · Beginner · Stretch

Triceps Stretch: How to Do It & Muscles Worked

A static stretch targeting the triceps and shoulders, performed by extending one arm overhead and gently pulling the elbow with the opposite hand.

Primary muscles
Triceps
Secondary muscles
Shoulders
Equipment
Body Weight
Level · type
Beginner · Stretch
Demonstration of the triceps stretch
Front view: muscles worked by the triceps stretch. Primary: triceps. Secondary: shoulders.
Back view: muscles worked by the triceps stretch. Primary: triceps. Secondary: shoulders.
Primary Secondary

How to do the triceps stretch

  1. Step 1: Stand or sit upright with your back straight.
  2. Step 2: Extend one arm overhead, bending it at the elbow.
  3. Step 3: Place your opposite hand on the bent elbow and gently pull it towards your head.
  4. Step 4: Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling a gentle stretch in your triceps.
  5. Step 5: Release the stretch and repeat on the other arm.

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Step-by-step instructions and demonstration media are from the ExerciseDB exercise dataset.

This guide is general fitness information, not medical advice. Stop if an exercise causes pain and speak to a doctor or physiotherapist about injuries or health conditions before starting a new programme.