Triceps exercise
Loop Band Tricep Pushdown
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 Tricep Pushdown
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Secure the band at the indicated point and set up with tension from the start of the movement.
- Extend your elbows, moving only your forearms and keeping your shoulders steady.
- Bend your elbows again in a controlled way without losing tension.
- Repeat at a controlled pace without using momentum.
Muscles worked
Common Loop Band Tricep Pushdown mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Loop Band Tricep Pushdown, and how to fix it.
The band is anchored at chest height and doesn't pull from above.
Anchor the band at a high point, like the top of a door, so you push down.
Your elbows move away from your body as the band stretches.
Keep your elbows at your sides and extend until your hands reach your thighs.
Your hands rise above chest height on the way back.
Return until your forearms are parallel to the floor, without raising your elbows.
Alternatives to the Loop Band Tricep Pushdown
They work the triceps with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Loop Band Tricep Pushdown work?
The Loop Band Tricep Pushdown works mainly the triceps.