What should I feel during Banded pushdown?

Constant tension through extension — hardest at lockout unlike free weights.

What are common mistakes with Banded pushdown?

Elbows flaring out — reduces long-head isolation; Moving elbows forward — turns into a press; Cutting range short at lockout

How do I progress Banded pushdown?

Heavier band; add a 1 s squeeze at full extension.

What can I do instead of Banded pushdown?

Cable pushdown, Rope pushdown, Close-grip bench

Banded pushdown

Anchor band overhead; grip chest height; push to full extension, elbows fixed.

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Muscles

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tricepsPRIME

Primary: triceps
Supporting: None listed

Mechanics

Pattern: elbow extension
Equipment: band
Geometry: Variable Range
Target feel: Constant tension through extension — hardest at lockout unlike free weights.
Progression: Heavier band; add a 1 s squeeze at full extension.
Regression: Lightest band available or cable pushdown at low weight.

Watch for

Elbows flaring out — reduces long-head isolation
Moving elbows forward — turns into a press
Cutting range short at lockout

Equipment context

Bands add accommodating resistance: tension rises as the band stretches, making the lockout harder.

Substitutions

See all 36 triceps exercises in the Atlas

Progression ladder

Beginner / regression: Lightest band available or cable pushdown at low weight.
Standard: Banded pushdown
Advanced / progression: Heavier band; add a 1 s squeeze at full extension.

Atlas metrics

Movement pattern: elbow extension
Primary target: triceps
Supporting muscles: None listed
Equipment: band
Joint geometry: Variable Range
Alternatives: 3 substitutions

Evidence & limits

Last reviewed against peer-reviewed biomechanics references. Exercise descriptions are framed as training guidance, not medical advice.

Source: ExRx.net Exercise & Muscle Directory

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FAQ

How do I set up Banded pushdown?: Anchor band overhead; grip chest height; push to full extension, elbows fixed.
What should I feel during Banded pushdown?: Constant tension through extension — hardest at lockout unlike free weights.
What are common mistakes with Banded pushdown?: Elbows flaring out — reduces long-head isolation; Moving elbows forward — turns into a press; Cutting range short at lockout
How do I progress Banded pushdown?: Heavier band; add a 1 s squeeze at full extension.
What can I do instead of Banded pushdown?: Cable pushdown, Rope pushdown, Close-grip bench

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Movement family: pushdown
Force type: push
Graph edges: 1360 Atlas movement links reviewed

Nearest visible substitute: Close-grip bench press

nearest visible Atlas substitute found in 1 movement graph hop
movement graph path: Banded pushdown -> Close-grip bench press
curated substitution in the Atlas
same target muscle: triceps

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