Exercises

Single-arm band overhead triceps extension

Extend one elbow overhead against a light band while keeping the upper arm steady.

Single-arm overhead triceps extension with band anchored under the same-side foot and passing behind the torso.

Long resistance band · Foot anchor

Source: TheraGear · Overhead Extension with Fit Band or Fit Tube

Step by step

  1. Check a long light band approved for foot anchoring and overhead use; secure its lower end under the working-side foot.
  2. Hold the upper end behind the head with the elbow pointing upward; use the other hand to support the upper arm lightly.
  3. Brace the torso and extend the elbow upward without moving the upper arm or arching your back.
  4. Bend the elbow slowly to a comfortable depth, remove tension carefully and change sides.

Common mistakes

  • Allowing the band to slip or snap back.
  • Moving the shoulder or arching the lower back to finish the press.

Anatomy and technique: the references below. Region boundaries and movement diagrams are schematic. Exercise images are AI-generated illustrations.