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Triceps · Beginner

Exercise Ball Seated Triceps Stretch

Mobility drill that develops comfortable range of motion and positional control using a stability ball, with emphasis on the triceps.

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Exercise overview

Training details

Triceps

Equipment

Stability Ball

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit tall on the stability ball with both feet planted and the ribs stacked over the pelvis.
  2. 02Raise one arm overhead and bend that elbow so the hand reaches down the upper back.
  3. 03Place the opposite hand on the raised elbow and guide it gently inward without pulling the neck forward.
  4. 04Keep the ribs down and breathe until you feel a comfortable stretch along the back of the upper arm.
  5. 05Hold for the prescribed time, release slowly, and switch arms.

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