Elbows flare out on the extension
Long head loses its stretched position as elbows drift.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidPec minor
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Overhead Tricep Extension (Band)
Coaching cues
- Band anchored behind and above; face away; elbows beside the ears
- Extend forward to full lockout against band resistance
- Constant tension through the full range — especially at lockout
- Great for home training and high-rep pump work
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