How to Do Biceps Stretch Behind The Back

Biceps Stretch Behind The Back is a biceps exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Biceps Stretch Behind The Back

  1. 01Stand tall and interlock the fingers behind the lower back with palms facing the glutes.
  2. 02Straighten the elbows fully to engage the triceps.
  3. 03Lift the hands away from the tailbone while keeping the chest elevated and shoulders pinned back.
  4. 04Hold the peak tension for the prescribed duration while breathing deeply into the ribcage.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Biceps Stretch Behind The Back

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Rotate the thumbs away from the body to intensify the stretch across the biceps and anterior shoulder.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Biceps Stretch Behind The Back questions

What muscles does Biceps Stretch Behind The Back work?

Biceps Stretch Behind The Back is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Biceps Stretch Behind The Back correctly?

Stand tall and interlock the fingers behind the lower back with palms facing the glutes. Straighten the elbows fully to engage the triceps. Lift the hands away from the tailbone while keeping the chest elevated and shoulders pinned back. Hold the peak tension for the prescribed duration while breathing deeply into the ribcage.

What is the A90 coach tip for Biceps Stretch Behind The Back?

Rotate the thumbs away from the body to intensify the stretch across the biceps and anterior shoulder.

Is Biceps Stretch Behind The Back suitable for beginners?

Biceps Stretch Behind The Back is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Biceps Stretch Behind The Back?

No. Biceps Stretch Behind The Back is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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