Triceps Stretch

How to do the Triceps Stretch

1. Reach your hand behind your head, grasp your elbow and gently pull. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, then switch sides.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	triceps
Secondary	lats
Equipment	no equipment
Difficulty	beginner
Type	isolation

Train the same muscles a different way

6 alternatives for the same triceps, with and without kit.

Band Skull Crusher Resistance Bands Speed Band Overhead Triceps Resistance Bands Decline Dumbbell Triceps Extension Dumbbell Dumbbell One-Arm Triceps Extension Dumbbell Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip Dumbbell Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension Dumbbell

Harder than the Triceps Stretch

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Common questions

What muscles does the Triceps Stretch work?

The Triceps Stretch primarily works the triceps, with the lats as secondary movers. Overhead Triceps, Tricep Side Stretch, and Band Skull Crusher train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Triceps Stretch?

None — the Triceps Stretch is bodyweight, so it works at home, in a hotel room or outdoors. Overhead Triceps and Tricep Side Stretch also need nothing.

Is the Triceps Stretch suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Triceps Stretch is rated beginner. Overhead Triceps are the progressions from here.

Where should the Triceps Stretch go in a workout?

Late — the Triceps Stretch is isolation work, so it follows your compounds.

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