Behind-Back Bicep Stretch
The Behind-Back Bicep Stretch mainly works the biceps, with help from the shoulders and chest. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Behind-Back Bicep Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Biceps (biceps brachii)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
How to do the Behind-Back Bicep Stretch
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms relaxed by your sides.
Reach both hands behind your lower back and interlace your fingers.
Straighten your arms and gently press your knuckles down toward the floor.
Lift your hands slightly away from your lower back until you feel a gentle stretch in the front of your shoulders and biceps.
Hold this position while breathing deeply and steadily for twenty to thirty seconds.
Release your hands slowly and return your arms to your sides to finish.
Behind-Back Bicep Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Behind-Back Bicep Stretch work?
The Behind-Back Bicep Stretch mainly works the biceps, with help from the shoulders and chest. The main muscles are the biceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Behind-Back Bicep Stretch?
None. The Behind-Back Bicep Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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