Band Pushdown Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Band
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Resistance Band Triceps Pushdown
How to: Band Pushdown
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and secure the band overhead.
- Grip the band with both hands, keeping your elbows tucked close to your body.
- Push down the band until your arms are fully extended.
- Pause at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Flailing elbows away from the body.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Not fully extending or flexing the arms.
Modifications
- Reduce the resistance by using a lighter band.
- Perform the exercise seated to provide back support.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body to isolate the triceps effectively.
- Control the movement to avoid slack in the band.
- Fully extend your arms at the bottom of the movement for maximum engagement.
Band Pushdown Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
band exercise
isolation
beginner