Skull Crusher
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Equipment:
Dumbbell -
Area Worked:
Arms -
Type of Workout:
Weight
Exercise Description:
The dumbbell skull crusher is a compound exercise that targets the triceps, the muscles on the back of the upper arm. It is a great exercise for building overall triceps strength and size.
To do a dumbbell skull crusher, lie on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, with your palms facing each other and your arms extended above your chest. Keeping your elbows close to your sides, lower the dumbbells down behind your head until they are almost touching the ground. Pause briefly, then raise the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
Here are a couple of cues to use when performing a dumbbell skull crusher:
- Keep your elbows close to your sides. This will help you target the triceps more effectively.
- Don't lock out your elbows at the top of the movement. This can put stress on your elbow joints.
- Lower the dumbbells slowly and under control. This will help you feel the muscle contraction.
Here are some of the benefits of the dumbbell skull crusher:
- Strengthens the triceps
- Improves posture
- Reduces the risk of elbow injuries
- Helps heal injuries to the triceps
Muscles Involved
Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Dynamic Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Antagonist Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Synergist Muscles Involved
Exercise Variations
Rehab Exercise For Injuires
Sports Enhanced By Exercise
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