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Prayer Hold Stretch

The Prayer Hold Stretch mainly works the triceps, with help from the back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Optional Equipment

Yoga Mat
Yoga Mat

Prayer Hold Stretch Muscles Worked

Primary

Triceps (triceps brachii)

Secondary

Lats (latissimus dorsi)

How to do the Prayer Hold Stretch

Setup

  1. Begin by kneeling on a comfortable surface like a yoga mat.

  2. Keep your hips stacked directly over your knees.

  3. Bring your palms together in a prayer position.

Execution

  1. Place your elbows onto the mat, shoulder-width apart.

  2. Deepen the stretch by gently walking your elbows forward while keeping your hips lifted and high.

  3. Drop your chest toward the floor, allowing your head to rest between your arms.

  4. Bend your elbows deeply so that your hands move toward your upper back or neck area.

  5. Hold this position, focusing on breathing deeply to release tension in the triceps and shoulders.

Prayer Hold Stretch FAQs

What muscles does the Prayer Hold Stretch work?

The Prayer Hold Stretch mainly works the triceps, with help from the back. The main muscles are the triceps brachii.

What equipment do you need for the Prayer Hold Stretch?

None. The Prayer Hold Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

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