Dumbbell skullcrusher
- Basic
- Dumbbells
Only the forearms move; lower beside the ears
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Triceps
How to do it
- Lie on your back with a dumbbell in each hand, arms straight towards the ceiling.
- Bend your elbows lowering the dumbbells towards your forehead, keeping your upper arms still.
- Extend to return.
Common mistakes
- Letting your elbows drift forward and back.
- Lowering too fast.
Tips
- Your elbows point at the ceiling the whole time.
- Dumbbells are kinder on the elbow than a bar.