Resistance Band Triceps Pushdown
Push · triceps · beginner
Start
FinishHow to do it
Anchor a band above head height, pin the elbows to your sides, and push the hands straight down until the arms lock, then let the band rise back only to a 90-degree elbow.
Muscles worked
Primary: triceps · Also works: forearms
Equipment
Resistance bands
Common mistakes
- Letting the elbows drift forward and away from the ribs
- Leaning over the band and pushing with bodyweight
- Letting the band drag the hands all the way up and lose tension
Variations
- Single-arm band pushdown
- Band pushdown with the arms angled out
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