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Speed Band Overhead Triceps

For this exercise anchor a band to the ground. We used an incline bench and anchored the band to the base, standing over the bench. Alternatively, this could be performed standing on the band.

Beginner

The movement

Speed Band Overhead Triceps - Overhead Bent
1. Overhead Bent
Speed Band Overhead Triceps - Extend
2. Extend
Speed Band Overhead Triceps - Return
3. Return

About This Exercise

For this exercise anchor a band to the ground. We used an incline bench and anchored the band to the base, standing over the bench. Alternatively, this could be performed standing on the band.

1Setup

For this exercise anchor a band to the ground. We used an incline bench and anchored the band to the base, standing over the bench. Alternatively, this could be performed standing on the band.

2Execution

To begin, pull the band behind your head, holding it with a pronated grip and your elbows up. This will be your starting position. To perform the movement, extend through the elbow to to straighten your arms, ensuring that you keep your upper arm in place. Pause, and then return to the starting position.

Pro Tips

  • To perform the movement, extend through the elbow to to straighten your arms, ensuring that you keep your upper arm in place.
  • Pause, and then return to the starting position.

Train This Exercise

Quick workout with this exercise

Muscles Worked

Front

Back

Primary

How to programme it

Sets3
Default reps12
Rest60 sec
Movement patternPush
Movement typeIsolation