Arms · Bodyweight
Overhead Tricep Stretch
How to do the overhead tricep stretch, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Timed hold
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Mobility
How to do it
Move into the stretch position slowly until you feel a gentle pull on the target muscle. Hold the stretch while breathing deeply, avoiding any bouncing or pain.
- 1Feel a gentle stretch in your triceps and along your side as you pull your elbow behind your head
- 2Keep your chest lifted and core engaged to support the stretch
- 3Hold the stretch while breathing deeply and relaxing your shoulders
Common mistakes
- Avoid pulling too hard or forcing the arm; let gravity assist
- Don't arch your back; keep ribs down
- Avoid shrugging the shoulder of the stretching arm; keep it relaxed
Muscles worked
The overhead tricep stretch works the triceps.
- TricepsSupport
- Front DeltsMinor
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More triceps exercises
- How to do the bent-over tricep extension
- How to do the crossbody tricep extension
- How to do the cable katana tricep extension
- How to do the cable single arm tricep extension
- How to do the kickback
- How to do the lying tricep extension
Last reviewed April 2026.