Exercise Comparison
Band Skull Crusher vs Overhead Triceps
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Overhead Triceps
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.
Overhead Triceps
Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you. Raise one arm straight up, and flex the elbow, attempting to touch your hand to your back. Your parner should hold your elbow and wrist. This will be your starting position.
Attempt to extend the arm straight into the air as your partner prevents you from doing actually doing so.
After 10-20 seconds, relax the arm and allow your partner to further stretch the tricep by applying gentle pressure to the wrist. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and then switch sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the triceps. Band Skull Crusher is a beginner exercise using bands, while Overhead Triceps is expert and uses bodyweight. Choose Band Skull Crusher if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Overhead Triceps for a greater challenge.