Resistance Band Triceps Pushdown Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Resistance Band
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Triceps Pressdown
How to: Resistance Band Triceps Pushdown
- Secure the resistance band above your head.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, gripping the band with both hands.
- Keep elbows close to your body, and press down until your arms are fully extended.
- Pause briefly at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting elbows flare out.
- Using momentum instead of muscle strength to push down.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Perform with a lighter resistance band if needed.
- Adjust the height of the band attachment to find a comfortable range of motion.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.
- Engage your core for stability.
- Control the resistance band on both the push down and the return.
Resistance Band Triceps Pushdown Alternatives
Tags
triceps
upper arms
strength training
resistance band
push
isolation