Grab a PVC pipe and pull into a deeper triceps and shoulder stretch.
Ease into it and breathe, let the pipe guide the stretch instead of forcing it.
The pipe solves the classic problem with the overhead triceps stretch, hands that cannot reach each other behind the back. Gripping the pipe with both hands lets the bottom arm gently ratchet the top arm deeper, stretching the triceps through its longest position with the elbow folded overhead. It earns its place after pressing sessions and before overhead work, where a short triceps quietly limits lockout position.
Most people cannot connect their hands back there, and forcing it turns the stretch into a fight. The pipe bridges the gap and gives you fine control over how deep you go.
Around 30 seconds to a minute per arm, breathing slowly. Let the stretch settle deeper on each exhale instead of cranking the pipe.
After pushing sessions when the triceps are pumped and short, or in warm-ups before overhead lifts where you need a clean locked-out finish.
