Tricep Side Stretch
A beginner stretching exercise for the triceps, done with just your bodyweight.
- Main muscles
- Triceps
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Beginner
- Movement
- Static
How to do the Tricep Side Stretch
- Bring right arm across your body and over your left shoulder, holding your elbow with your left hand, until you feel a stretch in your tricep. Then repeat for your other arm.
Sets and reps
| Mobility | 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side |
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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 Tricep Side Stretch
Overhead TricepsBodyweight · Expert
Triceps StretchBodyweight · BeginnerQuestions
What muscles does the Tricep Side Stretch work?
Mainly the triceps, with the shoulders helping.
Is the Tricep Side 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 Tricep Side Stretch?
Good alternatives that train the triceps: Overhead Triceps or Triceps Stretch.
How many sets and reps of the Tricep Side Stretch should I do?
Mobility: 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side.
Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).