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Band overhead extension alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the band overhead extension, best matches first.

  1. Band overhead triceps extensionTrains the triceps, same movement.
  2. Band pushdownTrains the triceps, same movement, needs resistance bands and pull-up bar.
  3. Band triceps kickbackTrains the triceps, same movement.
  4. Bodyweight triceps extensionTrains the triceps, same movement, no equipment.
  5. Cable overhead triceps extensionTrains the triceps, same movement, needs cable machine.
  6. Cable pushdownTrains the triceps, same movement, needs cable machine.
  7. Cross-body cable extensionTrains the triceps, same movement, needs cable machine.
  8. Dumbbell kickbackTrains the triceps, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  9. Dumbbell skull crusherTrains the triceps, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  10. EZ bar overhead extensionTrains the triceps, same movement, needs ez curl bar.
  11. EZ bar skull crusherTrains the triceps, same movement, needs ez curl bar and flat bench.
  12. EZ-bar skull crusherTrains the triceps, same movement, needs ez curl bar and flat bench.

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