The triceps brachii is a muscle group of the upper arm that consists of three parts: the lateral, medial and long head. The muscle is responsible for extension of the elbow. you can perform any exercises for the triceps using exercise bands. The advantages of training with exercise bands over other types of exercise equipment include a long range of motion and a minimal risk of injury. Rehabilitation programs often incorporate exercise bands because to their safety and effectiveness.
Triceps Extension
Step 1
Hold the exercise band with each hand in an overhand grip and stand with your body upright. Extend your left elbow and position your left arm by the left side of your body. Bend your right elbow and position your right arm behind your head.
Step 2
Bring the right hand grip upwards by extending your right elbow.
Step 3
Bring the right hand grip down to the start by bending your right elbow. After you complete the desired number of repetitions with the right arm, repeat the exercise with the left arm.
Triceps Push-Down
Step 1
Place the middle part of the exercise band over an overhead bar and grab the hand grips with your hands using an overhand grip. Stand with your body upright, bend your elbows and position them by the sides of your torso.
Step 2
Move the hand grips down by extending your elbows. Do not to lock your elbows out at the bottom of the motion.
Step 3
Move the hand grips up by bending your elbows until you reach the initial point.
Reverse Triceps Push-Down
Step 1
Put the middle portion of the exercise band over an overhead bar and hold the hand grips with each hand in an underhand grip. Stand with your body upright. Bend our elbows and put them by the sides of your torso.
Step 2
Bring the hand grips downward by extending your elbows, making sure not to lock your elbows out at the bottom of the movement.
Step 3
Bring the hand grips upward to the start by bending your elbows.
Close-Grip Push-Up
Step 1
Position the exercise band across your upper back and wrap it around your hands. Place the hand grips on the ground and position your hands over them at a distance closer than shoulder-width apart with your elbows extended. Kick your legs back and place the toes of your feet on the ground. Keep your hips and knees off the ground throughout the motion.
Step 2
Lower you torso down by bending your elbows until your chest is near the ground.
Step 3
Raise your torso up to the beginning position by extending your elbows and contracting your chest muscles.
Things You'll Need
- Exercise band
- Overhead bar
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