Tricep Exercises With Resistance Bands Strengthen Upper Arms

Would you like to firm your upper arms?

This exercise video shows you tricep exercises that effectively (and safely) firm your upper arms and strengthen your middle back and your wrists.

Video suitability: general
Video duration: 3 minutes

Please scroll down below this tricep exercise video for guidelines and pelvic floor safe exercise modifications

Tricep Exercises for Women Using Resistance Bands 

Resistance bands are great for strengthening and toning the back of your upper arms (your tricep muscles)

Triceps is the large muscle at the back of your upper arm (shown right)

Exercising your triceps muscles can help you improve your arm strength and firm the back of your arms.

Guide For Tricep Exercises

Set Up

1. Loop your resistance band around a door handle (door closed!)
2. Hold the end of the resistance band in each hand
3. Move away from the door handle so that your arms are outstretched
4. Keep band resistance light to moderate
5. Soften your knees and lift the crown of your head towards the ceiling
6. Lock your upper arms into the sides of your trunk and position your elbows at right angles – your upper arms shouldn’t move during this exercise

Action

• Press your forearms downwards to extend the resistance band
• Raise your chest forwards to use your back muscles during this action
• Breathe out as you press your forearms downwards
• Breath in as you return your elbows to right angles

Pelvic Floor Safe Tips & Modifications

To minimise the load on your pelvic floor during this exercise:

• Choose resistance band that’s light to moderate strength; avoid heavy resistance band
• Extend one arm at a time to reduce the overall resistance while you strengthen
• Breathe out with the effort of pushing down
• Do this exercise sitting on a chair or an exercise ball as an alternative to standing

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