Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Band Pushdown, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Triceps brachii |
Setup
A band over a door anchor or a pull-up bar.
How to do it well
- Band anchored high, elbows pinned to the sides
- Push the hands down to full lockout
- Let the band bring the hands back slowly
Common mistakes
- Letting the elbows drift forward
- Leaning over the band
Similar exercises
- Bench Dip
- Board Press
- Cable Skullcrusher
- Close-grip Bench Press
- Cross-Body Cable Triceps Extension
- Diamond Push-up
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.