Seated Overhead Tricep Stretch
Sit upright, lift one arm overhead and bend the elbow behind your head, then use the opposite hand to gently guide the elbow further back. Alternate sides.
How to do the Seated Overhead Tricep Stretch
- Sit upright.
- Lift one arm overhead and bend the elbow behind your head.
- Then use the opposite hand to gently guide the elbow further back. Alternate sides.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Triceps.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Shoulder Impingement.
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