Band Triceps Pushdown
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Anchoring a resistance band overhead and gripping it with both hands, you press down until your arms straighten, keeping your elbows pinned to your sides throughout. The movement isolates the triceps without involving the shoulders or chest. Beginners use it for reps at home or in the gym as a lighter alternative to a cable pushdown.
- Muscles
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Resistance band
- Logged as
- Reps
How to
- Anchor the band overhead and grip it with both hands.
- Pin your elbows to your sides, forearms up.
- Press your hands down until your arms are straight.
- Let your forearms rise back slowly, elbows still.
Form cues
- Keep your elbows glued to your ribs.
- Move only your forearms, not your shoulders.
- Exhale as your arms straighten at the bottom.
Common mistakes
- Elbows drift forward away from your sides. Pin your elbows to your ribs the whole set.
- Body leans into the press for extra force. Keep your torso still and press with your arms.
- Arms stop short of full extension. Squeeze your triceps at the bottom of every rep.
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