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Standing Biceps Stretch

A beginner stretching exercise for the biceps, done with a other equipment.

Standing Biceps Stretch: starting positionStanding Biceps Stretch: finishing position
Main muscles
Biceps
Also works
Chest and Shoulders
Equipment
Other equipment
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation
Movement
Static

How to do the Standing Biceps Stretch

  1. Clasp your hands behind your back with your palms together, straighten arms and then rotate them so your palms face downward.
  2. Raise your arms up and hold until you feel a stretch in your biceps.

Sets and reps

Mobility2–3 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 Standing Biceps Stretch

Questions

What muscles does the Standing Biceps Stretch work?

Mainly the biceps, with the chest and shoulders helping.

Is the Standing Biceps Stretch good for beginners?

Yes. It's rated a beginner exercise: start light and learn the movement before adding weight.

What can I do instead of the Standing Biceps Stretch?

Good alternatives that train the biceps: Seated Biceps or Brachialis-SMR.

How many sets and reps of the Standing Biceps Stretch should I do?

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

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