Band pushdown (female)

Band pushdown demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand in an upright position and anchor the band overhead
  • 2Maintain a slightly less than shoulder-width grip with both hands
  • 3Keeping your elbows stationary, press the band down straight by extending your arms
  • 4Lower the band back up to the starting position
  • 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Maintain a stable posture, do not sway or bend backward
  • Really focus on the triceps doing the work
  • Avoid locking out elbows at the bottom of each rep
  • Control the upward phase, don't let the band snap back

Band pushdown Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs