Mini Loop Band Tricep Press
The Mini Loop Band Tricep Press is an isolation exercise that targets the triceps by using the resistance of a loop band around the wrists during an overhead extension movement. This accessory lift strengthens the back of the arms and improves lockout strength through constant tension.
Iridium prioritizes RPE tracking over estimated 1RM for this exercise because variable band tension makes standard weight progression unreliable. The algorithm counts this volume toward your triceps growth landmarks and monitors specific sub-muscle fatigue to prevent overtraining the lateral and medial heads. Based on your recovery status and recent 7-day workout history, Iridium adjusts set counts to ensure this accessory work complements your heavier compound pressing.
Form Cues
- Keep your elbows tucked close to your ears
- Press your hands upward and outward against the band
- Squeeze your triceps hard at the top extension
- Maintain a tight core to prevent arching your back
- Control the band slowly on the way down
- Don't let your elbows flare out wide
- Don't allow your lower back to hyperextend
- Don't let the band go slack at the bottom
- Don't use momentum to jerk the band up
- Don't jut your head forward
Common Mistakes
- Flaring elbows outward
- Arching the lower back
- Incomplete range of motion
- Rushing the negative phase
- Using a band that is too heavy
Muscles Worked
This exercise primarily targets the long and lateral heads of the triceps due to the overhead arm position, which places the long head in a stretched state. The secondary engagement of the forearms and medial head comes from the constant outward pressure required to keep the mini band taut throughout the range of motion.
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