Home gyms can be greatly improved with the addition of Thera-Bands. These resistance bands allow you to perform a diverse set of exercises, which includes lifts that target your triceps muscles. Your triceps are located on the back of your arm. This can be a problem area, especially for women, and working out the triceps muscles with Thera-Bands can help this area appear more toned and less flabby.
Bent Over Triceps Extension
The bent over triceps extension with Thera-Band requires you to attach one end of the Thera-Band to a vertically positioned stationary bar. Stand one foot away from the vertical bar and grab the Thera-Band in one hand. Stagger your feet with one foot in front of the other. Bend over at your waist slightly and position your upper arm so that it is parallel to the floor. Your forearm should be perpendicular with your arm. Now, straighten out your arm, forming a straight line between your wrist and shoulder. The closer you get to full extension, the more triceps strength will be required.
Overhead Triceps Extension
Grab one end of the Thera-Band with your right hand and hold your right arm straight up. Turn your hand so that your palm faces inward and turn your elbow so that it points away from your body. Reach behind your back with your left hand and grab the other end of the resistance band. Pull on the band with your left hand until your right forearm is parallel to the floor. Try to overcome the resistance of the Thera-Band and your left hand by extending your right arm so that it returns to the straight position. Repeat bringing your right forearm to the parallel and straight position for your target number of repetitions and then perform the same number for your other arm.
Triceps Pushdown
The triceps pushdown exercise requires a horizontal bar. Attach one end of the Thera-Band to the center of the horizontal bar. Stand next to the band and grab the other end of the Thera-Band with your right hand. Position your right arm so that your hand is near your shoulder and your elbow is next to your side. Extend your right forearm downward by utilizing your triceps strength and overcoming the resistance of the Thera-Band. After your arm is straight and extending toward the floor, you can relax and bring your wrist next to your shoulder. Perform the same number of pushdowns for each arm.
Considerations
The resistance Thera-Bands provide increases with the length of the band. To make exercises more difficult, decrease the amount of slack in the band before the lift. For easier triceps exercises, hold the band in a position that allows for the most slack.
Thera-Bands are made with latex, and if you have latex allergies then triceps exercises with Thera-Bands are not suitable for you to perform. Use of Thera-Bands may result in small cuts or tears in the latex material. Your Thera-Bands need to be examined before each use for these signs of wear. If your bands show any of these signs, they need to be replaced.
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