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Dumbbell Skull Crusher

StrengthIntermediateDumbbell

What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Triceps long head

Primary: Triceps

Secondary: Shoulders

How to

  1. 1Lie on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand over your chest, palms facing each other.
  2. 2Bend only your elbows to lower the dumbbells toward either side of your head.
  3. 3Extend your arms back up to the start, squeezing your triceps.
  4. 4Keep your upper arms pointing at the ceiling and choose a weight you can control near your head.