Triceps Stretch

What it is

This is a foundational static stretch designed to increase flexibility in the upper arm. It primarily targets the triceps brachii, the large muscle on the back of your upper arm. This simple isolation movement also provides a gentle stretch for your latissimus dorsi, or lats, in your upper back.

Technique tips

• Reach one hand behind your head, pointing your elbow towards the ceiling.
• Use your free hand to gently grasp the elevated elbow.
• Guide the elbow towards the opposite side of your head.
• Feel the stretch along the back of your upper arm.
• Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, then switch sides.
• Maintain steady, deep breathing throughout the stretch.

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.