Band Triceps Pushdown
Anchor the band high and extend down to lockout with elbows pinned, resisting the return.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Muscles worked
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Resistance band
- Movement
- Push
Sets and reps
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
- For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
- Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Variations
The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the triceps, for when the resistance band is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Band Triceps Pushdown work?
- The Band Triceps Pushdown mainly works the triceps.
- What equipment do you need for the Band Triceps Pushdown?
- A resistance band.
- How many sets and reps of the Band Triceps Pushdown?
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
- What can I do instead of the Band Triceps Pushdown?
- Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press, Barbell JM Press, Barbell Pin Press and Barbell Skull Crusher work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Band Triceps Pushdown to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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