How to Do Tricep Extensions with Resistance Bands

Working out with resistance bands at home can give you an excellent workout without the expense of a gym membership, or investing in dumbbells. This article will instruct you on how to best do a tricep extension with resistance bands. Look at the tips below for variations.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Long resistance band

Tricep Extension

1. Stand straight with feet shoulder width apart. Grab one end of the resistance band with your right hand. Raise your right hand above your head until your arm is vertical. Bend your arm at the elbow until it is behind your neck or back, depending on how flexible you are. Make sure the resistance band is hanging behind your back.

2. Grab the other end of the resistance band in the small of your back with your left hand. This is your starting position.

3. Raise your forearm until it is perpendicular to the floor. Focus on keeping your upper arm vertical and close to the side of your head. Pause at the top and then slowly lower your forearm to the starting position. You have completed one repetition.

4. If this repetition was very difficult, you can put more slack in the resistance band by lengthening the distance of the band between your two hands or using an easier band. If it was too easy, change to a more difficult band.

5. Do 8-12 repetitions total on each arm, and 1-3 sets on each arm.

Tips & Warnings

• It helps to do this exercise in front of a mirror. Watch to make sure that you don't lean to one side or sway your back.
• Vary or increase the difficulty of the tricep extension by standing on the resistance band in the middle with your rear foot while in a lunge position. Grip an end of the band in each hand, and place both hands to the rear of the head while you raise and lower the arms.
• Check with your physician before starting this or any other exercise program

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