Tricep Side Stretch
Tricep Side Stretch is a flexibility - bent-arm cross-body triceps stretch exercise involving Triceps brachii. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
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- Primary muscles
- Triceps brachii
- Secondary muscles
- Deltoid
- Exercise type
- Flexibility - bent-arm cross-body triceps stretch
Exercise technique
- Posture
Stand or sit with your torso upright.
- Arm
Bring your right arm across toward the left shoulder.
- Elbow
Bend the right elbow to bring the hand near the left shoulder.
- Support
Place your left hand on the right upper arm near the elbow.
- Pull
Gently guide the upper arm farther left.
- Hold
Keep shoulders down while feeling a comfortable stretch behind the right arm.
- Switch
Reduce the pull, release the arms and repeat on the other side.
Key technique points
- Do not press directly on the elbow joint.
- Keep the torso facing forward.
- Do not raise the stretching shoulder.
- Maintain a comfortable elbow bend.
- Do not press the arm against your neck.
- Use a small pull.
Common mistakes
Leaving the arm straight
Do not omit the elbow bend that accompanies the triceps stretch.
Raising the shoulder
Do not squeeze the right shoulder toward your ear.
Turning while pulling
Do not turn the torso left after the arm.
Pressing the joint
Do not push the hard elbow point with your left hand.
Closing off the neck
Do not bring the arm across the front of your throat.
Sudden force
Do not yank the crossed arm in one hard movement.
Frequently asked questions
Tricep Side Stretch: why is “Leaving the arm straight” a mistake?
Do not omit the elbow bend that accompanies the triceps stretch.
Tricep Side Stretch: why is “Raising the shoulder” a mistake?
Do not squeeze the right shoulder toward your ear.
Tricep Side Stretch: why is “Turning while pulling” a mistake?
Do not turn the torso left after the arm.
Tricep Side Stretch: why is “Pressing the joint” a mistake?
Do not push the hard elbow point with your left hand.
Tricep Side Stretch: why is “Closing off the neck” a mistake?
Do not bring the arm across the front of your throat.
Tricep Side Stretch: why is “Sudden force” a mistake?
Do not yank the crossed arm in one hard movement.
What should I focus on when doing Tricep Side Stretch?
Do not press directly on the elbow joint. Keep the torso facing forward. Do not raise the stretching shoulder. Maintain a comfortable elbow bend. Do not press the arm against your neck. Use a small pull.
Related exercises
- Band Triceps Pushdown
- Overhead Cable Triceps Extension
- Chest Dip
- Decline Push-up
- Dumbbell Triceps Kickback
- Exercise Guide
Add this exercise to your program with your coach
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