How to Do Overhead Triceps Stretch Side Angle

Overhead Triceps Stretch Side Angle 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 Overhead Triceps Stretch Side Angle

  1. 01Raise one arm overhead and bend the elbow so the hand rests on the upper back.
  2. 02Use the opposite hand to grab the raised elbow and pull it gently toward the midline.
  3. 03Lean the torso slightly away from the side being stretched to engage the lats and obliques.
  4. 04Hold the position for 20-30 seconds while taking deep breaths into the side of the ribcage.
  5. 05Switch arms and repeat the process on the other side.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Overhead Triceps Stretch Side Angle

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

Press the back of the head lightly against the forearm to deepen the stretch in the long head of the triceps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Overhead Triceps Stretch Side Angle questions

What muscles does Overhead Triceps Stretch Side Angle work?

Overhead Triceps Stretch Side Angle is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Overhead Triceps Stretch Side Angle correctly?

Raise one arm overhead and bend the elbow so the hand rests on the upper back. Use the opposite hand to grab the raised elbow and pull it gently toward the midline. Lean the torso slightly away from the side being stretched to engage the lats and obliques. Hold the position for 20-30 seconds while taking deep breaths into the side of the ribcage. Switch arms and repeat the process on the other side.

What is the A90 coach tip for Overhead Triceps Stretch Side Angle?

Press the back of the head lightly against the forearm to deepen the stretch in the long head of the triceps.

Is Overhead Triceps Stretch Side Angle suitable for beginners?

Overhead Triceps Stretch Side Angle is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Overhead Triceps Stretch Side Angle?

No. Overhead Triceps Stretch Side Angle is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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