Band triceps pushdown
- Basic
- Resistance band
Elbows still, full lockout at the bottom
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Triceps
How to do it
- Anchor the band above your head (a door or a bar works).
- With elbows pinned to your sides, straighten your arms down to a lockout.
- Return over 2 s letting the band pull.
Common mistakes
- Letting your elbows drift away from your body.
- Leaning forward to help.
Tips
- Squeeze your triceps for a second at the bottom.
- No high anchor? Hold the band behind your head with the other hand.