Exercise guide

How to do overhead triceps stretch

Triceps · lats

Overhead triceps stretch starting position — correct set-up before the first rep
Start
Overhead triceps stretch finished position — the end of one repetition
End of rep

Step by step

  1. Reach one arm overhead and bend the elbow so the hand drops behind your neck.
  2. Use the other hand to press the elbow gently back and down.
  3. Hold 30 seconds each side.

The cue that matters

CueFollow it with a cross-body shoulder stretch to cover the rear delt too.

Where this sits in the split

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