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Banded Triceps Pushdown

Standing triceps pushdown from a secure overhead band anchor with the upper arms held beside the ribs.

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Banded Triceps Pushdown demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Triceps

Equipment

Resistance Band

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Anchor the band above head height and hold the ends with elbows tucked to the ribs.
  2. 02Stand with a small hinge and keep the shoulders down away from the ears.
  3. 03Press the hands down until the elbows are straight and the triceps are squeezed.
  4. 04Keep the upper arms still instead of letting the elbows swing forward.
  5. 05Let the hands rise slowly until the elbows bend, then press down again.

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