How to do a Mini Loop Band Tricep Press
Reviewed by Jim Parker, CPT, B.A. Kinesiology
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- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Triceps Strength
- 75 mSCORE 30th
- Equipment Required
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Instructions for Proper Form
By 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.
- Stand upright with your left hand anchoring an end of the band in front of your right shoulder and your right hand grabbing the other end of the band. Bend your right elbow to 90 degrees and keep it next to your torso as you extend your right arm down towards the floor. Control the band back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite side.
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Alternatives & Variations to Mini Loop Band Tricep Press
1. Dumbbell Kickbacks
93.7 mSCORESWAPPED 794 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.
2. Seated Tricep Press
97.4 mSCORESWAPPED 560 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.
3. Standing Dumbbell Tricep Extension
77.1 mSCORESWAPPED 543 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.
4. Bench Dip
93.8 mSCORESWAPPED 529 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.
5. Single Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension
88.5 mSCORESWAPPED 462 TIMESThis exercise is a variation on the more standard Dumbbell Tricep Extension. Like other tricep extensions, this is an isolation movement that targets your triceps. By performing this exercise with a single arm, you add more instability to the movement, as well as prevent yourself from compensating for any strength discrepancies between sides.
6. Handle Band Tricep Extension
34.4 mSCORESWAPPED 414 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.
7. Cobra Triceps Extension
78.5 mSCORESWAPPED 308 TIMESCobra Triceps Extension is a variation on the standard Push Up. This is a compound, bodyweight exercise that primarily targets your triceps. This is a great exercise for anyone working towards performing push ups, especially if triceps are the weak link.
8. Tricep Stretch
8 mSCORESWAPPED 294 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.
9. Dumbbell Skullcrusher
98.4 mSCORESWAPPED 261 TIMESDumbbell Skullcrusher is an isolation exercise that targets your triceps. Unlike some skull crusher variations, the use of dumbbells prevents you from compensating for any differences in strength between sides, as well as adding some instability to the movement.
10. Loop Band Single Arm Tricep Extension
17.6 mSCORESWAPPED 253 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.