Dumbbell Skull Crusher
- Reps
- 8–12
- Kit
- Dumbbell
How to do it
- 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
Breathe out as you bend your elbows, roll the dumbbells beside your head, then extend and press them back above you.
- 3
Breathe in as you reverse the small rolling path until the dumbbells return beside your head.
- 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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