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Flexibility
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:
- Sit or stand upright with one arm flexed, raised overhead next to your ear, and your hand resting on your shoulder blade.
- Grasp your elbow with the opposite hand.
- Exhale, and pull your elbow behind your head.
- 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.
Connections
- static-stretching — technique used.
- triceps — muscle stretched.
- stretch-triceps-interlock — the other triceps stretch variant.
SourceReference manual
p.616
Pages: 616.
Educational content only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for individualized guidance, especially around injury, pregnancy, or medical conditions.
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