Band skull crusher
How to do the Band skull crusher: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Arms), equipment (Bands, Bench) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.
How to do it
- 1
Anchor a band low behind a bench and lie back so the band lines up with your head.
- 2
Hold the band with elbows up, upper arms perpendicular to the floor, elbows flexed.
- 3
Extend through the elbows to straighten your arms, pause, then return.
In a Setline session: 3 sets of 10–12.
Questions
What equipment do I need for the Band skull crusher?
The Band skull crusher uses: Bands, Bench.
Which muscles does the Band skull crusher work?
The Band skull crusher works: Arms.
How many sets and reps for the Band skull crusher?
In Setline sessions the Band skull crusher is programmed as 3 sets of 10–12.
Which Setline styles include the Band skull crusher?
The Band skull crusher appears in: Strength.
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