Arm Swing to Tricep Stretch
The Arm Swing to Tricep Stretch mainly works the triceps, with help from the back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Arm Swing to Tricep Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi)
How to do the Arm Swing to Tricep Stretch
Setup
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Maintain an engaged core and keep your chest lifted.
Movement
Reach one arm overhead and bend the elbow, placing your hand between your shoulder blades.
Use your opposite hand to gently push down on the bent elbow.
Hold the stretch to feel, and breathe through, the tension in the back of your arm.
Maintain an upright torso throughout the hold.
Arm Swing to Tricep Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Arm Swing to Tricep Stretch work?
The Arm Swing to Tricep Stretch mainly works the triceps, with help from the back. The main muscles are the triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Arm Swing to Tricep Stretch?
None. The Arm Swing to Tricep Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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