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Exercise

Band Skull Crusher

Also known as: band lying triceps extension, resistance band skull crusher, band french press

Band Skull Crusher — position 1Band Skull Crusher — position 2

Band Skull Crusher is a isolation exercise for the triceps. Main target: triceps long head. Also works: triceps lateral head and triceps medial head. Equipment: bands.

EquipmentBands
TypeIsolation
MovementPush
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Band Skull Crusher: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary
Triceps long head
Secondary
Triceps lateral headTriceps medial head

How to do it

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Used in these programs

Resistance Band Full Body Workout

A set of bands instead of a gym: squats, presses, rows, shoulders and arms — a workout you can take anywhere.

Beginner · 3 times a week · Home

Similar exercises

Speed Band Overhead Triceps
Bands
Triceps long head

Alternatives with other equipment

Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Dumbbell
Triceps long head
EZ-Bar Skullcrusher
EZ curl bar
Triceps long head
Cable Incline Triceps Extension
Cable
Triceps long head
Incline Barbell Triceps Extension
Barbell
Triceps long head
Sled Overhead Triceps Extension
Other
Triceps long head
Standing Towel Triceps Extension
Bodyweight
Triceps long head
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