Exercise Comparison
Band Skull Crusher vs Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip
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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.
Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip
Lie down on a flat bench holding two dumbbells directly above your shoulders. Your arms should be fully extended and form a 90 degree angle from your torso and the floor.
The palms of your hands should be facing forward, and your elbows should be tucked in. This will be your starting position.
Now, inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells until they are near your ears. Be sure to keep your upper arms stationary and your elbows tucked in.
Then, exhale and use your triceps to return the weight to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the triceps. Band Skull Crusher is a beginner exercise using bands, while Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Band Skull Crusher if you have access to bands, or Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip if you prefer dumbbell.