Stretch - Standing Biceps
Recommendations: 1-3 Sets, 8-12 Reps, 5-15 Dur
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Purpose: This exercise focuses on working the biceps and makes an excellent warm-up before any resistance or weight training involving the upper arms.
Benefits: This exercise helps to relax the biceps.
Stand upright with your feet about shoulder-width apart and your feet flat on the floor. Let your shoulders relax and clasp your hands behind your back. The palms should be face down. This is the starting position. Keeping your hands clasped, raise your arms up behind your back entire you feel a stretch in your biceps. Pause briefly. Breathe normally. Return your arms to the starting position. Breathe normally.
The standing biceps stretch require little time, yet can give good benefits when done regularly. It can be done almost anywhere, without special equipment. The two heads of the biceps muscles require regular movement to ensure their flexibility and mobility.
Step 1
Stand straight with your shoulders relaxed and clasp your hands behind your back, palms face down.
Stand upright with your feet about shoulder-width apart and your feet flat on the floor. Let your shoulders relax and clasp your hands behind your back. The palms should be face down. This is the starting position.
Step 2
With your hands clasped, raise your arms behind your back. Pause briefly.
Keeping your hands clasped, raise your arms up behind your back entire you feel a stretch in your biceps. Pause briefly. Breathe normally.
Step 3
Return your arms to the starting position.
Return your arms to the starting position. Breathe normally. Stand upright with your feet about shoulder-width apart and your feet flat on the floor. Let your shoulders relax and clasp your hands behind your back. The palms should be face down.