Band Skull Crusher vs Triceps Pushdown

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.

Attach a straight or angled bar to a high pulley and grab with an overhand grip (palms facing down) at shoulder width.

Standing upright with the torso straight and a very small inclination forward, bring the upper arms close to your body and perpendicular to the floor. The forearms should be pointing up towards the pulley as they hold the bar. This is your starting position.

Using the triceps, bring the bar down until it touches the front of your thighs and the arms are fully extended perpendicular to the floor. The upper arms should always remain stationary next to your torso and only the forearms should move. Exhale as you perform this movement.

After a second hold at the contracted position, bring the bar slowly up to the starting point. Breathe in as you perform this step.

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.