Form cues
- Elbows point forward
- Upper arms stay still
- Brace your ribs down
- Fully straighten the elbows
Exercise
Band Overhead Triceps Extension
Upper arms, band
A standing band triceps exercise where you extend your elbows overhead while keeping your upper arms mostly fixed.
Target: triceps. Also works: shoulders, core.
Steps
- Stand on the middle of the band with feet hip-width apart and hold one end in each hand.
- Raise your hands overhead and bend your elbows so your hands move behind your head.
- Keep your upper arms close to your ears and brace your midsection.
- Straighten your elbows to press the band overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Pause briefly at the top, then bend your elbows slowly to return behind your head.
- Repeat without letting your elbows flare wide.
Common mistakes
- Elbows flare out to the sides
- Lower back arches as the band goes overhead
- Upper arms drift forward and backward
- Only moving partway instead of fully extending
Breathing
Inhale as you lower your hands behind your head, and exhale as you straighten your elbows overhead.
In the app, search for Band Overhead Triceps Extension and add it to a workout.