band side triceps extension

A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with band.

band side triceps extension demonstration
band side triceps extension — demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Band

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Shoulders

How to do band side triceps extension

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the band with both hands, palms facing down.

  2. Extend your arms straight out to the sides, keeping them parallel to the ground.

  3. Slowly bend your elbows and bring your hands towards your shoulders, keeping your upper arms still.

  4. Pause for a moment, then slowly extend your arms back out to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

Shoulders

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