Exercise Comparison
Band Skull Crusher vs Triceps Stretch
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Triceps Stretch
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.
Triceps Stretch
Reach your hand behind your head, grasp your elbow and gently pull. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, then switch sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the triceps. Band Skull Crusher is a beginner exercise using bands, while Triceps Stretch is beginner and uses none. Choose Band Skull Crusher if you have access to bands, or Triceps Stretch if you prefer none.