Form cues
- Elbows pinned to sides
- Only move the forearms
- Stand tall
- Squeeze at lockout
Exercise
Band Triceps Pushdown
Upper arms, band
An isolation triceps exercise using an overhead-anchored band to straighten the elbows against resistance.
Target: triceps. Also works: forearms.
Steps
- Anchor the band overhead and stand facing it with a handle or end in each hand.
- Bend your elbows to about 90 degrees and pin your upper arms close to your sides.
- Brace your torso and press your hands straight down until your elbows fully extend.
- Pause briefly at the bottom and squeeze your triceps.
- Slowly let the band rise back up until your forearms return to the start position.
- Repeat without letting your elbows drift forward or outward.
Common mistakes
- Upper arms swinging forward and back
- Elbows flaring away from the torso
- Leaning body weight onto the band
- Stopping short of full elbow extension
Breathing
Exhale as you press the band down, and inhale as you return to the start.
In the app, search for Band Triceps Pushdown and add it to a workout.