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Dumbbell Skull Crusher

Reps
8–12
Kit
Dumbbell
Video from @robstubbspt_library, not affiliated with Talala

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lie on your back with knees bent and hold the dumbbells above your shoulders with palms facing each other. Breathe in and settle into the starting position.

  2. 2

    Breathe out as you bend your elbows, roll the dumbbells beside your head, then extend and press them back above you.

  3. 3

    Breathe in as you reverse the small rolling path until the dumbbells return beside your head.

  4. 4

    Breathe out as you steady the weight and prepare for the next controlled rep.

Where you should feel it: The backs of your arms.

What your coach says mid-set

  • “Roll the weights beside your head”
  • “Upper arms stay pointing up”
  • “Press back up over your shoulders”

Common mistakes

Elbows flaring out wide

Keep your elbows pointing up and in as the weights roll down.

Other versions

  • Standing Cable Rope Skull Crusher

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