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Stretch: Triceps (Overhead Elbow Pull)

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Raise one arm overhead with the hand on the shoulder blade, grasp the elbow with the opposite hand, and pull the elbow behind the head.

Detail

Target area: Triceps. (Diagram 9)

Steps:

  1. Sit or stand upright with one arm flexed, raised overhead next to your ear, and your hand resting on your shoulder blade.
  2. Grasp your elbow with the opposite hand.
  3. Exhale, and pull your elbow behind your head.
  4. Hold the stretch and relax.

Key facts

  • Position: sitting or standing upright, one arm flexed overhead next to the ear, hand on the shoulder blade.
  • Action: grasp the elbow with the opposite hand and pull it behind the head.
  • Static stretch: hold and relax.

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Pages: 616.

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