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Band Pushdown

Músculo objetivo
Triceps Brachii
Equipamiento
Band
Parte del cuerpo
Upper Arms
Tipo
Strength

The band pushdown is an isolation strength exercise that targets the triceps brachii using a resistance band anchored overhead. By extending your elbows against the band's tension, it trains all three heads of the triceps and is a joint-friendly way to build pressing lockout strength at home or on the go.

Cómo hacer el Band Pushdown

  1. 1Anchor a resistance band to a sturdy point above head height, such as a pull-up bar or a closed door at the top.
  2. 2Stand facing the anchor and grip the band with both hands, palms facing down, at about chest height.
  3. 3Step back slightly to take up the slack and brace your core with a small forward lean from the hips.
  4. 4Pin your upper arms against your sides so only your forearms will move, keeping your elbows tucked in.
  5. 5Extend your elbows and push your hands down until your arms are fully straight, squeezing your triceps at the bottom.
  6. 6Pause briefly in the locked-out position without letting your shoulders round forward.
  7. 7Return your hands under control to chest height, resisting the band so it does not snap back.
  8. 8Complete your reps, then step toward the anchor to release the tension safely.

Consejos de técnica

  • Keep your elbows fixed at your sides throughout the set so the movement happens only at the elbow joint.
  • Control the return phase rather than letting the band pull your hands up, since the negative builds just as much strength.
  • Choose a band thickness that lets you reach full lockout for every rep without breaking form.
  • Stand farther from the anchor for more tension or closer for less, adjusting resistance without changing bands.

Errores comunes

  • Letting the elbows drift forward or flare out, which turns the lift into a shoulder press and removes tension from the triceps.
  • Using the whole body to push the band down, which steals work from the target muscle and cheats the rep.
  • Stopping short of full extension, so the triceps never reach the contracted position where they work hardest.
  • Letting the band recoil quickly on the way up, wasting the muscle-building eccentric portion of each rep.

Preguntas frecuentes

What muscles does the band pushdown work?

It isolates the triceps brachii, the muscle on the back of your upper arm that straightens the elbow. All three heads are trained as you extend against the band's resistance.

Is the band pushdown good for beginners?

Yes. The band makes it easy to control the load and is gentle on the elbows, so beginners can learn clean elbow extension before progressing to heavier cable or weighted versions.

How many sets and reps should I do?

For an isolation exercise like this, 2 to 4 sets of 12 to 20 reps works well. Bands provide lighter resistance, so higher reps help you fully fatigue the triceps.

How do I make the band pushdown harder?

Step farther back from the anchor to increase tension, use a thicker band, or slow down the return phase. You can also pause at full lockout to add time under tension.

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