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Band pushdown

A isolation exercise for the triceps. Equipment: resistance bands and pull-up bar.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Loop the band over a bar above you.
  2. Elbows still
  3. Push to straight arms
  4. Slow return

Muscles worked

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