Band Pushdown (Male)

Band Pushdown demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart. Securely anchor the band overhead
  • 2Grasp the band with both hands above your head, arms fully extended
  • 3Keeping your upper arms stationary, bend your elbows to pull the band down until your arms are fully extended
  • 4Pause at the bottom of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position
  • 5Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to increase stability
  • Avoid using your body or leaning into the movement to assist in the pushdown
  • Focus on contracting your triceps at the bottom of the movement
  • Maintain controlled, steady breathing throughout the exercise

Band Pushdown Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs