Speed Band Overhead Triceps

How to do the Speed Band Overhead Triceps

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.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	triceps
Equipment	resistance bands
Difficulty	beginner
Type	isolation

No resistance bands? Train the same muscles with these

Ordered by how likely you are to own the 6 options.

Body-Up Bodyweight Body Tricep Press Bodyweight Standing Towel Triceps Extension Bodyweight Bench Dips Bodyweight Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell Bodyweight Dips - Triceps Version Bodyweight

Harder than the Speed Band Overhead Triceps

Bench Press with Chains expert · Barbell Reverse Band Bench Press intermediate · Barbell Pin Presses intermediate · Barbell

Superset the Speed Band Overhead Triceps with

Opposing biceps work — alternate sets without extra rest.

Alternate Hammer Curl biceps Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl biceps Barbell Curl biceps Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline biceps

Common questions

What muscles does the Speed Band Overhead Triceps work?

The Speed Band Overhead Triceps primarily works the triceps. Band Skull Crusher, Body-Up, and Body Tricep Press train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Speed Band Overhead Triceps?

Resistance Bands. Without resistance bands, Body-Up, Body Tricep Press, and Standing Towel Triceps Extension train the same muscle, and 11 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Speed Band Overhead Triceps suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Speed Band Overhead Triceps is rated beginner. Bench Press with Chains, Reverse Band Bench Press, and Pin Presses are the progressions from here.

Where should the Speed Band Overhead Triceps go in a workout?

Late — the Speed Band Overhead Triceps is isolation work, so it follows your compounds. Supersetting it with Alternate Hammer Curl and Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl cuts session time without extra rest.

Similar exercises

Band Skull Crusher Resistance Bands Body-Up Bodyweight Body Tricep Press Bodyweight Cable Incline Triceps Extension Cable Machine Cable Lying Triceps Extension Cable Machine Cable One Arm Tricep Extension Cable Machine