Training Tips Done Right with D1: Band Pushdowns

In this video, Coach Edgar from D1 Training East Mesa demonstrates how proper accessory moves can boost your bench press. Here are three ways to work your triceps with band pushdowns, for overall strength. To set it up, hang a band from the rack above, as seen in the video. This is the same movement from three different starting positions.

1. CHEST: Grab the band and bring it in front of you, pull elbows to your ribcage and hold them there tight, push the band down, locking the elbows.

2. FOREHEAD: Bring the band to the same height as your forehead, arms up alongside your head, and repeat the same pushdown movement, keeping your arms tucked and locking your elbows at the end of the movement.

3. OVERHEAD: Lean forward so the band is now over and behind your head, let your arms get a nice stretch on the triceps, and push the band forward, locking the elbows.

Repeat 10 reps per set.

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