Clasp hands behind back Palms facing in Push hands towards sky
Sometimes a little lift to the hands is all that is needed to help athletes get the greatest benefit from this stretch
Side Stretch
Side Arm Stretch
Raise arms over head Clasp forearms Bend to one side
Raise arms over head Clasp hands, palms up Push hands toward sky
If the athlete is unable to clasp their hands, they can still get a good stretch by pushing their hands to the sky, like the athlete in the middle
Triceps Stretch — Back
Triceps Stretch — Front
Raise both arms over head 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
We want to eventually get the athlete to get his elbow up behind his head, so that his hands can ultimately touch his numbers
Shoulder Triceps Stretch
Take elbow into hand Pull to opposite shoulder Arm may be straight or bent
