Speed Band Overhead Triceps

A beginner strength exercise for the triceps, done with a resistance band.

Speed Band Overhead Triceps: finishing position

Main muscles: Triceps
Equipment: Resistance band
Level: Beginner
Type: Isolation
Movement: Push

How to do the Speed Band Overhead Triceps

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.
To begin, pull the band behind your head, holding it with a pronated grip and your elbows up. This will be your starting position.
To perform the movement, extend through the elbow to to straighten your arms, ensuring that you keep your upper arm in place.
Pause, and then return to the starting position.

Sets and reps

Muscle	3–4 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds
Pump or finisher	2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 45–60 seconds

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Speed Band Overhead Triceps

Questions

What muscles does the Speed Band Overhead Triceps work?

Mainly the triceps.

Is the Speed Band Overhead Triceps good for beginners?

Yes. It's rated a beginner exercise: start light and learn the movement before adding weight.

What can I do instead of the Speed Band Overhead Triceps?

Good alternatives that train the triceps: Band Skull Crusher, Body Tricep Press, Cable Incline Triceps Extension or Cable Lying Triceps Extension.

How many sets and reps of the Speed Band Overhead Triceps should I do?

Muscle: 3–4 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds. Pump or finisher: 2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 45–60 seconds.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).