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Band Overhead Triceps Extension
Bands · Isolation · Isolation
Triceps Anterior Deltoid Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Triceps
- Secondary muscles
- Anterior Deltoid
- Equipment
- Bands
- Movement pattern
- Isolation (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Working rep range
- 10-12 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 90 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding the band behind your back.
- Place your lower hand on the band at your lower back, and your upper hand holding the band overhead.
- Extend your upper arm fully, pushing the band upwards.
- Slowly lower the band back down in a controlled manner.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Band Overhead Triceps Extension. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Barbell Lying Extension | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Cable Alternate Triceps Extension | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable One Arm Side Triceps Pushdown | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable Overhead Tricep Extension Straight Bar | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown SZ Bar | Cable swap | Cable |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.