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How to Do Speed Band Overhead Triceps

Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the speed band overhead triceps.

How to do it

1. For this exercise anchor a band to the ground. We used an incline bench and anchored the band to the base, standing over the bench. Alternatively, this could be performed standing on the band.
2. To begin, pull the band behind your head, holding it with a pronated grip and your elbows up. This will be your starting position.
3. To perform the movement, extend through the elbow to to straighten your arms, ensuring that you keep your upper arm in place.
4. Pause, and then return to the starting position.

Form tips

• Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
• Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
• Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
• Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).

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Gear for this exercise

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Exercise photos and instructions: free-exercise-db (public domain). Animation made from the real start and end photos.