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How to Stretch Biceps

By Laura Leiva, eHow Editor

Bicep Muscle

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Stretching muscles can increase flexibility as well as prevent injury. Be sure to stretch the bicep before any strength training or other physical activity.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Comfortable Clothing

How to Stretch Biceps

Step 1

Before any strength training, it is important to stretch all muscles including the Bicep.
Step 2

Wall Stretch

One kind of Bicep stretch can be done anywhere that has a wall. Position the arm from the hand to the inner elbow against a wall and turn the body away from it exhaling slowly. This allows the stretching to occur in the biceps as well as the pectoral muscles. Hold this pose for 30 seconds and release slowly.
Step 3

Another way to stretch a Bicep is to clasp the hands behind the back, with palms facing each other. Straighten the arms slowly and rotate the hands so they face down and lift the arms up. This can stretch the biceps, shoulders and chest at the same time.

Tips & Warnings

Be sure to stretch completely before doing any strength training.
Avoid stretching too often, since it may cause the muscle to breakdown with excessive flexing.

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