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.
Because resistance bands offer variable tension that changes based on stretch length, it can be difficult to gauge if you are training close enough to failure. The AI analyzes your RPE and rep performance to determine if the band tension was sufficient to stimulate growth or if you need to increase reps. Additionally, since overhead movements can sometimes aggravate shoulder or elbow issues, the app tracks any reported joint pain and can instantly suggest neutral-grip or pushdown alternatives to maintain training volume safely.
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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