Elbows drift forward and up
Shoulders assist; triceps lose the load.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidPec major
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Band Tricep Pushdown
Coaching cues
- Band anchored overhead; hold both sides; elbows pinned at sides
- Push down to full extension; squeeze the triceps
- Constant tension throughout the rep from the band
- Control the return — resist the band pulling the elbows up
Common faults 2
Trunk leans forward over the band
Body weight helps push the band; triceps underloaded.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗