How to do a Loop Band Standing Tricep Extension
Reviewed by Jim Parker, CPT, B.A. Kinesiology
Workouts with Loop Band Standing Tricep Extension
Target muscles worked
Instructions for Proper Form
Targeting the triceps, this standing exercise uses a loop band to add resistance to the extension movement. It's effective for isolating the triceps, promoting muscle tone, and strength without the need for heavy weights. The loop band's versatility also allows for adjustments in resistance, making it a suitable exercise for both beginners and advanced individuals.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart with toes pointed slightly outward.
- Place the band under the midfoot area of both feet.
- Grip the loop with both hands and as you brace your core, bring the loop overhead.
- Slowly the loop behind your head by bending the elbows, this will be the starting position.
- Exhale and straighten the arms by pushing the band towards the ceiling or sky.
- Inhale and slowly return the band to starting position.
Alternatives & Variations to Loop Band Standing Tricep Extension
1. Tricep Stretch
8 mSCORESWAPPED 2,102 TIMESTricep Stretch is a simple and effective stretch that primarily targets the triceps. By extending one arm overhead and using the opposite hand to pull the elbow behind the head, you can get a deep stretch in the tricep. This is a great addition to any workout routine to help improve flexibility and prevent injury.
2. Standing Dumbbell Tricep Extension
77.1 mSCORESWAPPED 440 TIMESLike other Dumbbell Tricep Extensions, this is an isolation movement that targets triceps. By performing this exercise while standing instead of seated, you add a small amount of instability to the movement. In addition, performing this exercise while standing can make this a more beneficial variation for developing functional strength in your triceps.
3. Mini Loop Band Tricep Press
16.5 mSCORESWAPPED 369 TIMESBy incorporating a mini loop band, this tricep press variation adds resistance throughout the movement, intensifying the muscle activation and increasing the challenge. It's a portable and effective way to target the triceps for strength and endurance improvements, suitable for at-home workouts or as a supplementary exercise in the gym.
4. PVC Tricep Stretch
9.4 mSCORESWAPPED 348 TIMESPVC Tricep Stretch is an isolation exercise that targets the triceps and shoulders. By using a PVC pipe, you can get a deeper stretch compared to traditional tricep stretches. This is a great exercise for improving flexibility and mobility in your triceps and shoulders, especially useful for warming up before pressing exercises or cooling down after a workout session.
5. Seated Tricep Press
97.4 mSCORESWAPPED 259 TIMESSeated Tricep Press is an isolation exercise that targets your triceps. The positioning of the dumbbell varies from many other tricep exercises, which is great for adding some variety to your exercise selection. By positioning the dumbbell overhead you can ensure that you’re taking your triceps through their full range of motion.
6. Cross-body Arm Stretch
11.9 mSCORESWAPPED 250 TIMESCross-body Arm Stretch is a basic isolation stretch that primarily targets the shoulders, specifically focusing on the rear deltoids and triceps. By pulling one arm across your body and holding it with the opposite arm, you can improve flexibility and relieve tension in the shoulders. This stretch is an excellent addition to any warm-up or cool-down routine to enhance shoulder mobility and reduce injury risk.
7. Handle Band Tricep Extension
34.4 mSCORESWAPPED 246 TIMESHandle Band Tricep Extension is an isolation exercise that targets triceps. Similar to Cable Tricep Extensions, you have a lot of control over where our resistance is coming from, which can help you keep tension on your triceps throughout the movement. The use of a handle band also allows for increasing resistance as you progress through the movement, making this a great exercise for developing strength in the latter parts of your range of motion.
8. Dumbbell Kickbacks
93.7 mSCORESWAPPED 220 TIMESDumbbell Kickbacks are an isolation exercise that target the triceps. The use of dumbbells prevents you from compensating for any strength discrepancies between sides. The movement itself is simple and easy to perform, making this a great exercise for beginners, and plenty of variations exist for more advanced users looking to add more difficulty and complexity to the movement.
9. Bench Dip
93.8 mSCORESWAPPED 211 TIMESBench Dip is a variation on the standard Dip. Like other Dip variations, this is a compound, bodyweight exercise that primarily targets your triceps. Because your feet are still on the ground, this tends to be an easier variation, and a great way to build tricep strength as you work towards full bodyweight dips.
10. Loop Band Single Arm Tricep Extension
17.6 mSCORESWAPPED 178 TIMESLoop Band Single Arm Tricep Extension is an isolation exercise that targets your triceps. By targeting one side at a time, you prevent any compensation for strength discrepancies between sides. The use of a loop band allows for increasing tension as you progress through your range of motion.