Exercise Comparison
Band Skull Crusher vs Standing Low-Pulley One-Arm Triceps Extension
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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Standing Low-Pulley One-Arm Triceps Extension
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.
Standing Low-Pulley One-Arm Triceps Extension
Grab a single handle with your left arm next to the low pulley machine. Turn away from the machine keeping the handle to the side of your body with your arm fully extended. Now use both hands to elevate the single handle directly above the head with the palm facing forward. Keep your upper arm completely vertical (perpendicular to the floor) and put your right hand on your left elbow to help keep it steady. This is the starting position.
Keeping your upper arms close to your head (elbows in) and perpendicular to the floor, lower the resistance in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps. Tip: The upper arms should remain stationary and only the forearms should move. Breathe in as you perform this step.
Go back to the starting position by using the triceps to raise the single handle. Breathe out as you perform this step.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Switch arms and repeat the exercise.
Verdict
Both exercises target the triceps. Band Skull Crusher is a beginner exercise using bands, while Standing Low-Pulley One-Arm Triceps Extension is intermediate and uses cable. Choose Band Skull Crusher if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Standing Low-Pulley One-Arm Triceps Extension for a greater challenge.