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Upper Body Chest Opener   Side Stretch   Clasp hands behind back Palms facing in Push hands toward sky   Raise arms over head Clasp forearms Bend to one side     Side Arm Stretch Raise arms over head Clasp hands, palms up Push hands toward sky (athletes unable to clasp their hands can still get a good stretch by pushing their hands to the sky)     Triceps Stretch   Shoulder Triceps Stretch   Raise both arms overhead Bend right arm, bring hand to back Grasp elbow of bent arm and pull gently toward the middle of the back Repeat with other arm   Take elbow into hand Pull to opposite shoulder Arm may be straight or bent   Chest Stretch   Clasp hands behind head. Push elbows back Keep the back straight and tall Don't pull forward on head   This is a simple stretch that the athlete may not feel strongly when stretching. However, it opens up the chest and inner shoulder areas, preparing the chest and arms for the workout.

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