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Exercise 0643 · REF Z5YStHW

Overhead Triceps Stretch exercise animation

Overhead Triceps Stretch

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Triceps

This static stretch pulls the triceps and shoulder through overhead flexion, targeting the long head of the triceps that a straight-arm stretch doesn't reach as effectively. A quick, useful addition after heavy pressing or extension work when the triceps feel tight.

How to Do the Overhead Triceps Stretch

  1. Stand or sit upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend one arm overhead, bending at the elbow so that your hand reaches towards the opposite shoulder blade.
  3. With your other hand, gently pull the elbow of the extended arm towards the opposite side of your head, feeling a stretch in your triceps.
  4. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then release.
  5. Repeat on the other side.

Muscles Worked

The Overhead Triceps Stretch primarily targets the Triceps, with Shoulders as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have body weight? These target the same triceps with different equipment.

Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (with Towel) Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (with Towel) Assisted · Triceps Assisted Triceps Dip (kneeling) Assisted Triceps Dip (kneeling) Leverage Machine · Triceps Band Close-Grip Push-Up Band Close-Grip Push-Up Band · Triceps Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press Barbell · Triceps

FAQ

What muscles does the Overhead Triceps Stretch work?
The Overhead Triceps Stretch primarily targets the triceps, with the shoulders as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Overhead Triceps Stretch?
The Overhead Triceps Stretch is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Overhead Triceps Stretch?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (with Towel) targets the same triceps using assisted instead.