Speed Band Overhead Triceps

Triceps

Speed Band Overhead Triceps

LevelBeginner EquipmentBands MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A band-resisted overhead triceps extension performed with fast, controlled reps.

Strength

Primary musclesTriceps

Energy burned

≈ 17 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.0 kcal/min

Estimate range 13–21 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked4 %

Effort during a set4.5 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Anchor a resistance band low behind you and hold the ends overhead with both hands.
2Stand in a staggered stance with your elbows pointing forward.

How to perform

1Start with your hands behind your head and elbows bent.
2Extend your arms forward and overhead quickly.
3Pause at the top.
4Return slowly under control.