Band Skull Crusher
How to do it
- Secure a band to the base of a rack or the bench. Lay on the bench so that the band is lined up with your head.
- Take hold of the band, raising your elbows so that the upper arm is perpendicular to the floor. With the elbow flexed, the band should be above your head. This will be your starting position.
- Extend through the elbow to straighten your arm, keeping your upper arm in place. Pause at the top of the motion, and return to the starting position.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Band Skull Crusher work?
- Mainly the triceps.
- What equipment do I need?
- Bands.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
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