How to Do Overhand Tricep Stretching Single Arm

Overhand Tricep Stretching Single Arm is a triceps exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Overhand Tricep Stretching Single Arm

  1. 01Reach the right arm overhead and bend the elbow so the hand rests between the shoulder blades.
  2. 02Use the left hand to grasp the right elbow and gently pull it toward the midline of the head.
  3. 03Maintain an upright torso and look straight ahead to avoid chin-to-chest compensation.
  4. 04Hold the tension for the prescribed duration to lengthen the posterior arm tissue.
  5. 05Release and repeat the process for the left triceps.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Overhand Tricep Stretching Single Arm

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

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

Engage the core to prevent the lower back from over-arching as the arm is pulled into deep shoulder flexion.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Overhand Tricep Stretching Single Arm questions

What muscles does Overhand Tricep Stretching Single Arm work?

Overhand Tricep Stretching Single Arm is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Overhand Tricep Stretching Single Arm correctly?

Reach the right arm overhead and bend the elbow so the hand rests between the shoulder blades. Use the left hand to grasp the right elbow and gently pull it toward the midline of the head. Maintain an upright torso and look straight ahead to avoid chin-to-chest compensation. Hold the tension for the prescribed duration to lengthen the posterior arm tissue. Release and repeat the process for the left triceps.

What is the A90 coach tip for Overhand Tricep Stretching Single Arm?

Engage the core to prevent the lower back from over-arching as the arm is pulled into deep shoulder flexion.

Is Overhand Tricep Stretching Single Arm suitable for beginners?

Overhand Tricep Stretching Single Arm is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Overhand Tricep Stretching Single Arm?

No. Overhand Tricep Stretching Single Arm is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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