Dumbbell Skull Crushers
This triceps exercise mainly works your triceps, with help from your forearm and shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Dumbbell Skull Crushers
Lying on the floor, begin with dumbbells overhead, palms facing away, and dumbbells touching. Bend elbows, bringing weights towards the forehead. Press back up, keeping dumbbells close together.
Common mistakes
Maintain a stationary elbow position; don't let them flare out. Choose a manageable weight to maintain form and prevent injury.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower the dumbbells. Exhale while pressing them back to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Triceps
Secondary Muscles
Forearm, Shoulders
