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| Muscles worked: |
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Triceps |
| Instructions: |
- Tie one end of the theraband to the doorknob on
the opposite side of the door. Place the
theraband over the top of the door and close the
door.
- Grasp the other end of the theraband, with your
palm facing down, and face the closed door.
- Your feet should be hip-width apart and your back
straight.
- Your elbow should be bent so that your hand
starts at chest height.
- Your upper arm (elbow to shoulder) should be
stationary, and perpendicular to the floor at all
times.
- Push downward until your arm is fully extended.
- Hold this position for a second while flexing
your tricep.
- Your elbow should always remain at your side and
your wrist should be locked straight.
- Slowly allow your hand to return to the starting
position in a controlled manner.
- Switch arms and repeat.
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| Don'ts: |
- Don't let your elbows wander away from your body.
Keep your elbow on a "fixed-axis" at
your side at all times.
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| Alternate exercises: |
- Overhead Tricep Extension (Tb)
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