The decline close grip press in general is a great one (if you don't have bands, work this exercise heavy and you'll build triceps)...add in the reverse band method and they're even better.
Basically, the bands stretch and give help out of the bottom. Then as you press up, they release tension and overload the triceps with heavier weight as the triceps get better leverage towards the top of the press.
This matches the strength curve of the press very effectively.
Set your hands about shoulder-width on the bar. Any closer isn't more effective and can put stain on the shoulder joints.
Keep elbows tucked in towards the body, lower the bar to your lower rib cage.
Pause briefly, then press up, focusing on using your triceps.
To give you an idea of weight, I've got 275 lbs on the bar for this, with the bands. When I was really working hard on building my triceps years ago, I worked up to doing reps with 315 lbs without the bands. That's how heavy you can load this exercise.
With the bands, it ramps up the tension on the triceps even more.
The bands I'm using are from Vector Athletics - (they're silicone, not latex - use code FITPOWER20 to get 20% off if you want to get some)
I'm using medium bands for this demo.
To hit the stretch position of the triceps, try Bodyweight Tricep Extensions.
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