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
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Triceps pushdown
How to: Band pushdown
- Attach the band at a high point above your head.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, gripping the band with both hands.
- Keep your elbows close to your body and press down, extending your arms fully.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring the elbows out.
- Using too much weight or resistance.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom.
Modifications
- Perform seated to reduce strain on the lower back.
- Use lighter band resistance if needed.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body.
- Focus on squeezing the triceps at the bottom of the movement.
- Do not use momentum; control the movement.
Band pushdown Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
band exercises
resistance training
isolated movement