Stretching the biceps Article

Stretch biceps

The arms programs often focus on the development, strengthening and toning the muscles, and often forget a very important aspect: stretching. In this video you can see what is the proper way to stretch the biceps.

Stretching become important when you realize that they are useful to eliminate contractures , increase range of motion, enabling capillary circulation and increase muscle tissue oxygenation. Remember thatthe biceps is the muscle that is in the front of the arm, I can sense when the elbow bend. biceps stretches are rarely used, because it is important to establish the position so that the effect is sought, otherwise you can get to stretch another muscle group. Aesthetically, stretch the biceps , does lengthen the muscles, giving a high slenderness . Stretching for biceps If you do not have a partner who can perform the appropriate operation, it is necessary to consider certain points so that the exercise is effective. Place your hand on a bar or support, palm down. This is important because the biceps secondarily rotator arm and elbow flexor therefore is the correct hand position to activate the stretch.

• Rotate the trunk and extend elbow taking it to the opposite direction where it is headed biceps.
• Gradually stretch the muscle to an angle where you can not go any more. Support for at least 30 seconds and loosens. Repeat 5-6 times on each side.