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Triceps Stretch Golf Warm-Up Drill: Give Each Arm a Turn

Branded stick golfers demonstrating an overhead reach and a gentle triceps stretch.

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Golf fitnessDrill category

Gentle triceps mobilityBenefit

3–5 minutesPractice time

1 / 10Difficulty

No equipmentEquipment

This drill is from the Golf Practice Made Fun App.

Step 1. Watch the overhead stretch

The video starts at 1:45. Watch the overhead reach, then the change to one bent elbow with the other hand resting on it.

Watch the demonstration on YouTube from 1:45.

Step 2. Reach overhead, then stretch one arm

Fingers Stretch Golf Warmup Drill — Stand tall and gently link the fingers for the starting reach.

Stand with your feet comfortably apart. Link your fingers lightly and prepare to raise your hands.

Reach your arms upwards without forcing the shoulders or arching your lower back. Keep your head upright and breathe comfortably. Release the fingers when ready to move into the triceps stretch.

triceps stretch golf warmup — Bend one elbow and rest the opposite hand lightly on that elbow.

With one upper arm raised, bend that elbow so the hand moves towards your upper back. Place the other hand lightly on the raised elbow. Find a mild stretch at the back of the upper arm without pulling hard on the elbow.

Pause briefly, then release the supporting hand and lower the arm slowly. Repeat on the other side. The overhead reach is preparation; the stretch-and-release movement is what you count in Step 3.

Movement	What to do
1. Reach comfortably	Raise the linked hands without forcing the shoulders or leaning back.
2. Bend one elbow	Let that hand move towards the upper back while keeping your head upright.
3. Support lightly	Rest the opposite hand on the raised elbow and find a mild stretch.
4. Release and switch	Lower the arm smoothly, then give the other side a turn.

What to watch for

What you notice	What to try
Arching the lower back	Reduce the reach and return to a comfortable upright stance.
The chin drops forwards	Keep the head upright and ease the arm position.
Pulling hard on the elbow	Lighten the supporting hand and make the stretch smaller.

Keep the stretch mild and avoid bouncing. Stop if the movement causes pain or the overhead position is uncomfortable.

Step 3. Complete your round

Branded stick figure in a blue polo beside eighteen ticked practice boxes. One repetition. One tick.

What to do

Complete 18 gentle stretch-and-release repetitions: nine per arm. One repetition is moving into a comfortable triceps stretch, pausing briefly, then releasing and lowering the arm.

Do three repetitions on one arm, then three on the other. Repeat that sequence three times, resting between sets if needed. You do not need a deeper stretch or a long hold to earn a tick.

First nine: Follow the three-per-arm sequence for nine stretches and releases: three on one arm, three on the other, then three on the first. Second nine: Continue with three on the other arm, three on the first, then three on the other. Each arm totals nine; lower the arms to rest as needed.

Score	When to award it
1 point	You complete the shot, routine or movement described above.
0 points	You do not complete the attempt.

Add your completed attempts for a total out of eighteen.

George’s Conclusion

George, scratch golfer and mad inventor of the Golf Practice Made Fun App, holding a phone at the range.

I prefer a stretch I can settle into and release without forcing it. Keep the head upright, use a light supporting hand and give each arm the same number of easy repetitions.

Try the Side Stretch Golf Warm-Up Drill or the Shoulder Stretch Drill for another movement to explore. Browse more golf fitness drills.

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