Standing Biceps Stretch

Also called biceps stretch and behind back biceps stretch.

Works

Biceps, plus chest and shoulders

Equipment

Other kit

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

Setup. Clasp your hands behind your back with your palms together, straighten arms and then rotate them so your palms face downward.

1. Raise your arms up and hold until you feel a stretch in your biceps.

Cues

• Clasp the hands behind you.
• Straighten the arms, palms down.
• Lift the arms slowly.
• Chest up, shoulders back.

Common mistakes

• Bending the elbows.
• Hunching forward.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.

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