Overhead Triceps

A expert stretching exercise for the triceps, done with just your bodyweight.

Main muscles: Triceps
Also works: Lats
Equipment: Bodyweight
Level: Expert
Movement: Static

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.

Sets and reps

Mobility	2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Overhead Triceps

Questions

What muscles does the Overhead Triceps work?

Mainly the triceps, with the lats helping.

Is the Overhead Triceps good for beginners?

It's rated expert. Beginners can build up to it with Tricep Side Stretch first.

What can I do instead of the Overhead Triceps?

Good alternatives that train the triceps: Tricep Side Stretch or Triceps Stretch.

How many sets and reps of the Overhead Triceps should I do?

Mobility: 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).