Demo & instructions
Biceps Wall Stretch
Also known as: Wall Biceps Stretch, Straight-Arm Wall Stretch
Instructions
A straight-arm stretch against a wall or any upright. Turning your body away from the planted hand lengthens the biceps and the front of the shoulder after curls and rows.
- Movement
- Stretch
- Type
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 20–60 sec
Setup
- 1Stand side-on to a wall or sturdy upright, about an arm's length away.
- 2Place your palm flat on the wall behind you at shoulder height, fingers pointing back, with the arm straight.
Execution
- 1Keeping the palm planted, slowly turn your chest and feet away from the wall.
- 2Stop at a mild stretch along the front of the arm and shoulder.
- 3Keep the shoulder low and the elbow straight but not jammed.
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Training use
Strength
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