Exercise Comparison
Band Skull Crusher vs Body-Up
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Body-Up
Instructions
Band Skull Crusher
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.
Body-Up
Assume a plank position on the ground. You should be supporting your bodyweight on your toes and forearms, keeping your torso straight. Your forearms should be shoulder-width apart. This will be your starting position.
Pressing your palms firmly into the ground, extend through the elbows to raise your body from the ground. Keep your torso rigid as you perform the movement.
Slowly lower your forearms back to the ground by allowing the elbows to flex.
Repeat.
Verdict
Both exercises target the triceps. Band Skull Crusher is a beginner exercise using bands, while Body-Up is intermediate and uses bodyweight. Choose Band Skull Crusher if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Body-Up for a greater challenge.