Triceps Stretch

The muscles of the arm including the Triceps are often overlooked when it comes to a stretching routine. Stretching the Triceps especially after a weights workout can help reduce DOMS.

Teaching Points

Place your hand on your upper back with the elbow bend towards the ceiling
Use your other hand to pull the elbow towards your head
Hold for between 10 and 30 seconds

Variations

Hold a towel in the hand of the arm being stretched and bring it into the position above so that the towel is hanging behind your back
Bring the other hand behind you at waist height and pull down on the towel

Muscles Stretched