Raise one arm overhead and bend the elbow so your hand reaches down your upper back
Use the opposite hand to gently pull the bent elbow toward your head
Hold the stretch on the back of the upper arm
Keep your ribs down and avoid arching your lower back
Keep your neck relaxed and shoulders down
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds
Repeat on the other arm
Perform 2 to 4 rounds per side
Do a cross-body overhead triceps stretch by bringing one arm across and overhead
Use a towel or strap if you cannot reach your elbow comfortably
Stretch after a workout or after warming up the arms
Stop if you feel sharp pain
Breathe steadily while holding the stretch