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How to do Band Skull Crusher

Primary muscle: Triceps

TricepsBeginnerResistance bandIsolation
Band Skull Crusher start and end positionBand Skull Crusher start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Anchor the band under your back or a low point and grab both ends
  2. Lie down or stand; fix your elbows pointing at the ceiling
  3. Extend your hands upward from beside your head, stretching the band
  4. Squeeze the triceps for one second at full elbow extension
  5. Return under control; the elbows never change position

Coaching tip

The band's resistance peaks at the top; give the triceps an extra squeeze at lockout.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: elbow. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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