In a Tricep Extension using a resistance band, how should the elbows move?

In a Tricep Extension using a resistance band, how should the elbows move?

• A. Elbows at the sides bent to 90 degrees; straighten the elbows by extending downward, then return to the bent position.
• B. Elbows flare outward while pressing the band overhead.
• C. Elbows stay locked and the wrists flex to pull the band.
• D. Elbows move toward the midline while bending the wrist.

Answer: (A)

When performing a resistance-band triceps extension, the goal is to isolate the triceps by moving the elbow, not the shoulder or wrist. The upper arm should stay close to your side, and the movement should come from the elbow joint as you straighten the forearm against the band. Begin with the elbows bent about 90 degrees at your sides. As you extend the elbow, push the band downward and away from your body until the arm is straight, then return to the bent starting position. This keeps the elbows steady at the side and uses elbow extension to work the triceps. Other movements described would recruit the shoulder or involve the wrist, which is not how a triceps extension is correctly performed.

When performing a resistance-band triceps extension, the goal is to isolate the triceps by moving the elbow, not the shoulder or wrist. The upper arm should stay close to your side, and the movement should come from the elbow joint as you straighten the forearm against the band.

Begin with the elbows bent about 90 degrees at your sides. As you extend the elbow, push the band downward and away from your body until the arm is straight, then return to the bent starting position. This keeps the elbows steady at the side and uses elbow extension to work the triceps.

Other movements described would recruit the shoulder or involve the wrist, which is not how a triceps extension is correctly performed.