GymPlan AIOverhead Triceps
Overhead Triceps is an expert bodyweight stretching that mainly works your triceps, with help from your lats.
💪 Triceps🏋️ Bodyweight📈 Expert🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side
How to do the overhead triceps
- Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you. Raise one arm straight up, and flex the elbow, attempting to touch your hand to your back. Your parner should hold your elbow and wrist. This will be your starting position.
- Attempt to extend the arm straight into the air as your partner prevents you from doing actually doing so.
- After 10-20 seconds, relax the arm and allow your partner to further stretch the tricep by applying gentle pressure to the wrist. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and then switch sides.
Muscles worked
Primary: TricepsSecondary: Lats
Sets and reps
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
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FAQ
What muscles does the overhead triceps work?
It mainly works your triceps; your lats assist.
How many sets and reps of overhead triceps should I do?
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
Is the overhead triceps good for beginners?
It is an advanced movement. Build a base with simpler exercises for the same muscles first, and learn it with light weight or a coach.