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Band Lying Reverse Grip Pressdown (Skull Crusher) Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Battling Ropes demonstration

Battling Ropes
2
Dumbbell Biceps Curl with Overhead Extension on Stability Ball demonstration

Dumbbell Biceps Curl with Overhead Extension on Stability Ball
3
Bodyweight Muscle-Up demonstration

Bodyweight Muscle-Up
4
Kettlebell Single-Arm Clean and Press demonstration

Kettlebell Single-Arm Clean and Press
5
Boxing Jab demonstration

Boxing Jab
6
Resistance Band Assisted Front Rack Stretch demonstration

Resistance Band Assisted Front Rack Stretch
7
Raise Single Leg Push-Up demonstration

Raise Single Leg Push-Up
8
Medicine Ball Push-Up demonstration

Medicine Ball Push-Up
9
Landmine Kneeling Thruster Press demonstration

Landmine Kneeling Thruster Press
10
Handstand against the Wall demonstration

Handstand against the Wall
11
Barbell Standing Close-Grip Military Press demonstration

Barbell Standing Close-Grip Military Press
12
Handstand Push-Up demonstration

Handstand Push-Up

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Band Lying Reverse Grip Pressdown (Skull Crusher) trains

Primary Triceps Brachii

Secondary Biceps Brachii Deltoid Anterior

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