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Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Dumbbell Skull Crusher, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Triceps brachii |
Setup
Lie on a flat bench, a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing.
How to do it well
- Elbows pointed up and slightly back
- Lower the dumbbells beside the head
- Extend without letting the elbows flare
Common mistakes
- Dropping the elbows toward the chest
- Using so much weight the shoulders take over
Similar exercises
- Dumbbell Kickback
- Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension
- Band Pushdown
- Bench Dip
- Board Press
- Cable Skullcrusher
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.