Band Overhead Tricep Extension


Pro Tip

If your band is not long enough to allow you to fully extend your arms overhead, you can perform this movement by kneeling over the middle of a band instead. This will decrease ab and oblique involvement.


How To

  1. With your feet shoulder-width apart, step forward in a staggered stance and firmly plant your feet on the ground. Brace yourself.
  2. With your arms raised so that your hands are directly behind your head, hold one end of the band in each hand with your palms facing away from you.
  3. Exhale and extend your arms overhead while minimizing the movement of your upper arm.
  4. Continue until your arms are fully extended overhead.
  5. Inhale and lower your arms, allowing them to return to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Lower Tricep

Lower tricep, close to your elbow.

Upper Tricep

Upper region of your tricep.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Outer Tricep

Outer region of your tricep.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.


Equipment

Handle Band

These bands are usually the easiest to grip. If none are available, you can use a loop band instead.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment