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Band overhead triceps extension

Beginner

Band overhead triceps extension is a isolation resistance band exercise for the triceps.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment
Resistance band
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand in a split stance with the middle of the band under your back foot and hold the other end behind your head with both hands.
  2. 2Point your elbows up, with your upper arms close to your head and your hands behind your neck.
  3. 3Straighten your elbows to press your hands up until your arms are fully extended overhead.
  4. 4Keep your upper arms still and your ribs down so you do not arch your lower back as the band tightens.
  5. 5Bend your elbows slowly to lower your hands back behind your head.

What to do instead

  • Cable overhead triceps extension (rope attachment)Cable
  • Barbell standing overhead triceps extensionBarbell
  • Band side triceps extensionResistance band
  • Band triceps pushdownResistance band
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