Exercise Comparison
Band Skull Crusher vs Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension
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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.
Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension
Place a bench sideways in front of a high pulley machine.
Hold a straight bar attachment above your head with your hands about 6 inches apart with your palms facing down.
Face away from the machine and kneel.
Place your head and the back of your upper arms on the bench. Your elbows should be bent with the forearms pointing towards the high pulley. This will be your starting position.
While keeping your upper arms close to your head at all times with the elbows in, press the bar out in a semicircular motion until the elbows are locked and your arms are parallel to the floor. Contract the triceps hard and keep this position for a second. Exhale as you perform this movement.
Slowly return to the starting position as you breathe in.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the triceps. Band Skull Crusher is a beginner exercise using bands, while Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension is intermediate and uses cable. Choose Band Skull Crusher if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension for a greater challenge.