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Overhead Tricep Stretch with Band

Controlled flexibility drill to improve comfortable range of motion.

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Overhead Tricep Stretch with Band demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Triceps

Equipment

Resistance Band

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Hold a light band behind the back with one hand overhead and the other hand below.
  2. 02Bend the upper elbow so the hand moves behind the head while the lower hand anchors the band.
  3. 03Use gentle band tension to guide the upper elbow into a comfortable triceps stretch.
  4. 04Keep the ribs down, the neck relaxed, and the upper arm close to the head.
  5. 05Hold while breathing steadily, release slowly, and switch arm positions.

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