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Biceps stretch

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  1. Stand and hold your affected arm out to the side, with your hand at about hip level.
  2. Gently bend your wrist back so that your fingers point down toward the floor.
  3. You may also do this next to a wall and rest your fingers on the wall.
  4. For more of a stretch, bend your head to the opposite side of your affected arm.
  5. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
  6. Repeat 2 to 4 times.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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