Overhead Tricep Extension

Teaching Points

• Place one end of the band under your foot and hold the other end in your hand
  
  
• Bend your elbow so it is poiting to the ceiling and your hand is behind you
  
  
• Straighten your elbow and point your hand to the ceiling
  
  
• Slowly return to the starting position

Muscles Worked

• Triceps Brachii
  
  
• Anconeus

Alternative exercises

• Tricep extension with a resistance band
  
  
• Tricep dip using body weight
  
  
• Tricep kickback with a dumbbell

Related Injuries

• Inflammation of the Triceps tendon