Loop Band Overhead Tricep Extension
Elbow extension for triceps with a stable arm. The band provides resistance throughout the movement.
- Primary muscleTriceps
- EquipmentResistance band
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Triceps
- Resistance band
How to do the Loop Band Overhead Tricep Extension
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Step on one end of the band with your heels and hold the other end with both hands behind your head.
- Keep your elbows close to your head and tighten your abs so your back doesn't arch.
- Straighten your arms upward until your elbows are fully extended.
- Slowly return to the starting position without letting the band pull your elbows back.
Muscles worked
Common Loop Band Overhead Tricep Extension mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Loop Band Overhead Tricep Extension, and how to fix it.
The band under your feet sits in front of them and pulls your arms forward.
Step on the band under your heels so it runs up your back and not in front of your body.
The band is too long and doesn't pull with your elbows bent.
Wrap the band around your hands until it's already pulling with your elbows bent behind your head.
The elbows flare out to the sides when the band pulls harder.
Keep your elbows close to your head, pointing to the ceiling, even at the end of the range.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Loop Band Overhead Tricep Extension work?
The Loop Band Overhead Tricep Extension works mainly the triceps.