Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Cable Skullcrusher, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Triceps brachii |
Setup
The cable keeps constant tension on the triceps through the whole extension.
How to do it well
- Lie on a bench facing away from a low pulley
- Lower the handle behind the head
- Extend to lockout keeping elbows fixed
Common mistakes
- Letting the elbows flare and drift
- Using the shoulders to press
Free programs with Cable Skullcrusher
Similar exercises
- Cross-Body Cable Triceps Extension
- Katana Tricep Extension
- Overhead Cable Triceps Extension
- Reverse-Grip Pushdown
- Rope Pushdown
- Single-Arm Cable Pushdown
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.