Standing Biceps Stretch
How to do the Standing Biceps Stretch with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Biceps
Chest, Shoulders
Other
How to do the Standing Biceps Stretch
- 1
Clasp your hands behind your back with your palms together, straighten arms and then rotate them so your palms face downward.
- 2
Raise your arms up and hold until you feel a stretch in your biceps.
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Where the Standing Biceps Stretch fits
The Standing Biceps Stretch shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Standing Biceps Stretch: common questions
What muscles does the Standing Biceps Stretch work?
The Standing Biceps Stretch primarily works the Biceps. It also recruits the Chest and Shoulders as supporting muscles.
Is the Standing Biceps Stretch suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Standing Biceps Stretch is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
Is the Standing Biceps Stretch a compound or isolation exercise?
The Standing Biceps Stretch is an isolation exercise, it targets the biceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Standing Biceps Stretch with correct form?
Clasp your hands behind your back with your palms together, straighten arms and then rotate them so your palms face downward. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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