Beginner exercise

Single-Arm Band Triceps Pushdown

Also called Band Triceps Pressdown, Band Triceps Pushdown, Resistance Band Triceps Pressdown, Resistance Band Triceps Pushdown, Tube-Band Triceps Pushdown

  • Muscle Growth
  • Strength
  • Bodybuilding

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Technique

How to perform Single-Arm Band Triceps Pushdown

  1. Secure a long loop or tube resistance band to a stable overhead anchor using an appropriate anchoring method.
  2. Stand facing the anchor and hold the free loop or single handle with ine hand.
  3. Keep your elbow bent and close to your ribs, with enough tension to take up the band's slack.
  4. Keep your upper arm still as you straighten your elbows and press your hands downward.
  5. Pause briefly, then bend your elbow under control to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat without leaning on the band or allowing your shoulders to swing.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head.

MuscleScoreRole
Triceps Lateral Head1.0Target, Mover
Triceps Long Head1.0Target, Mover
Triceps Medial Head1.0Target, Mover