Band Overhead Tricep Extension

Technique

Anchor a resistance band under your foot or a low point behind you and hold the other end with both hands overhead. Keeping your upper arms close to your head, extend your elbows to straighten your arms fully. Squeeze your triceps at full extension, then return under control to a deep stretch. Avoid flaring your elbows out to the sides.

Steps

1. Anchor the band securely under your foot or at a low point behind you
2. Hold the band with both hands overhead and brace your torso
3. Keep your upper arms close to your head
4. Extend your elbows until your arms are straight
5. Squeeze your triceps briefly at full extension
6. Bend your elbows under control to return to a deep stretch

Common mistakes

• Flaring the elbows out to the sides
• Arching the lower back as the arms extend
• Letting the upper arms drift forward
• Allowing the band to snap back into the stretch

Variations

• Single-arm band overhead tricep extension
• Split-stance band overhead tricep extension
• Kneeling band overhead tricep extension
• Low-anchor band overhead tricep extension

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