Exercise
Triceps pressdown on the mat with a resistance band anchored overhead for controlled elbow extension and arm strength.
Setup instructions
Anchor a resistance band securely above head height to a stable point. Stand facing the anchor on the mat and hold one end of the band in each hand. Position the elbows close to the ribs with the forearms roughly parallel to the floor. Engage the core gently and grow tall through the spine.
Breathing cues
Exhale to press. Inhale to return.
Movement steps
- 1Inhale to prepare with the elbows bent.
- 2Exhale to press the hands downward, extending the elbows against band tension.
- 3Keep the upper arms steady beside the body.
- 4Inhale to bend the elbows and return with control.
- 5Repeat with even tempo and upright trunk position.
Common mistakes
Letting the elbows drift away from the body; leaning forward for momentum; using excessive band tension; hiking the shoulders; holding the breath.
Safety notes
Choose a band that allows smooth extension. Stop if elbow or shoulder discomfort appears.
Connections
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FAQs
Is Resistance Band Triceps Pressdown suitable for beginners?
Yes. The overhead anchor and downward press pattern are straightforward to learn. Choose a band that allows smooth extension.
What muscles does Resistance Band Triceps Pressdown work?
The triceps drive elbow extension while the shoulders and core keep the upper arms steady beside the body.
What is Resistance Band Triceps Pressdown good for?
It builds back-of-arm strength before reformer pushing work and mat upper-body series.
How is Resistance Band Triceps Pressdown different from Resistance Band Triceps Extension?
Pressdown anchors the band overhead and presses downward, while triceps extension can use an overhead or behind-head arm path.
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