How to Do Band Lying Press Down

Band Lying Press Down is a triceps exercise using resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Band Lying Press Down

  1. 01Lie flat on the back with the resistance band anchored to a secure point behind the head.
  2. 02Grasp the band with both hands, starting with the elbows bent at 90 degrees and tucked into the ribs.
  3. 03Extend the arms fully toward the feet by contracting the triceps.
  4. 04Return to the starting position slowly, resisting the pull of the band as the elbows flex.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Band Lying Press Down

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Touch the pinky fingers to the thighs at the bottom of the rep to maximize the shortening of the long head of the triceps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Band Lying Press Down questions

What muscles does Band Lying Press Down work?

Band Lying Press Down is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Band Lying Press Down correctly?

Lie flat on the back with the resistance band anchored to a secure point behind the head. Grasp the band with both hands, starting with the elbows bent at 90 degrees and tucked into the ribs. Extend the arms fully toward the feet by contracting the triceps. Return to the starting position slowly, resisting the pull of the band as the elbows flex.

What is the A90 coach tip for Band Lying Press Down?

Touch the pinky fingers to the thighs at the bottom of the rep to maximize the shortening of the long head of the triceps.

Is Band Lying Press Down suitable for beginners?

Band Lying Press Down is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Band Lying Press Down?

Band Lying Press Down uses resistance band.

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