Primary target:
Arms (Triceps)
Secondary target:
None
Difficulty:
(4/10)
Equipment required:
How many reps should I do?
What weight should I use?
Single arm reverse pushdown with resistance band
Techniques
To perform the Single arm reverse pushdown with resistance band safely, please follow these steps:
- Begin by wrapping the resistance band over a tall door or hang over a sturdy branch above head height
- Stand one foot-length away from the door or tree
- Start with one arm by your side the other bent so your hands (thumbs facing outwards) are as close to your shoulder as possible
- Slowly lower your hand until your arm is almost straight, avoid locking your elbow
- Now slowly return your hand back up to your shoulder without bringing your elbow forward
- Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you can no longer maintain correct technique
- Now swap arms and repeat
Alternatives
Tips
To perform the Single arm reverse pushdown with resistance band correctly, here are a few tips to help you:
- Your upper arm should stay perfectly still at all times
- Ensure you keep your elbows by your side at all times, they shouldnt move