Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Overhead Arm Extension Stretch.
A standing stretch that targets the triceps and upper arm by fully extending the arms overhead. Reaching both arms upward and lengthening through the elbows decompresses the shoulder joint and relieves tension in the back of the upper arm.
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The Overhead Arm Extension Stretch is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.