How to do the Band Skull Crusher
Step by step
- Anchor a band under the foot of a flat bench and lie back on it, holding one end in each hand.
- Press your hands up over your chest so your arms point straight at the ceiling.
- Keep your upper arms still and pointing up throughout.
- Bend only your elbows to lower your hands down toward your forehead.
- Straighten your elbows to press back up against the band and repeat.
The thing people get wrong
Only the forearms move - keep your upper arms pointing forward and still, or this turns into a press and the triceps stop doing the work.
Coaching cue
Lower until you feel the triceps stretch near your forehead, then press straight back up.
Stay safe
The band travels toward your face; check the anchor first and lower beside your head if it feels unstable.
Muscles worked
- Primary: Triceps
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