Band Skull Crusher

Triceps

Band Skull Crusher

LevelBeginner EquipmentBands MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A lying triceps extension using a band, bending only at the elbows.

Strength

Primary musclesTriceps

Energy burned

≈ 17 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.0 kcal/min

Estimate range 13–21 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked4 %

Effort during a set4.5 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Anchor a band behind your head, low to the floor, and lie on your back facing away from it.
2Hold the band with both hands above your chest, arms extended.

How to perform

1Keep your upper arms still and bend your elbows to lower the handles toward your forehead.
2Stop when your forearms are just past parallel with the floor.
3Straighten your elbows to press back up.
4Squeeze your triceps at the top.