Exercises / Arm & elbow
Band triceps pressdown
- Strength
- Arm & elbow
- Resistance band
Straighten the elbow against a band anchored above you.
Where you stand
No published distribution for this exercise yet. We add one only from a peer-reviewed study.
Muscles worked
Filled: primary. Outlined: secondary.
How much
Start with 2 sets of 8-12 controlled repetitions per side.
Start: Standing
Steps
- Anchor a band above shoulder height and hold one end with the elbow tucked near the ribs.
- Straighten the elbow without moving the shoulder.
- Return slowly until the elbow bends to a comfortable angle.
Cues
- Upper arm stays by the side
- Straighten, then return slowly
Common mistakes
- Swinging the shoulder
- Snapping the elbow straight
Used for
- Elbow extension strengthening
Take care (1)
- Start with light resistance and stop if elbow or shoulder pain increases.
Evidence (1)
- The triceps brachii is the principal elbow extensor; this band variant has not been isolated in an outcomes trial.1
Easier
References (1)
- Neumann DA. Elsevier. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation. 3rd ed.