How to Do Dumbbell Skull Crusher

Dumbbell Skull Crusher is a triceps exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Also known as Dumbbell Skullcrusher.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Skull Crusher

  1. 01Lie flat on a bench holding dumbbells directly over your shoulders with palms facing each other.
  2. 02Hinge at the elbows to lower the weights toward your temples or ears.
  3. 03Keep your upper arms stationary and perpendicular to the bench throughout.
  4. 04Extend your arms back to the starting position by engaging your triceps.
  5. 05Control the descent to protect the elbow joints and maximize muscle fiber recruitment.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Skull Crusher

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Focus on keeping your elbows pointing toward the ceiling to ensure the triceps are doing all the work.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Skull Crusher questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Skull Crusher work?

Dumbbell Skull Crusher is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Skull Crusher correctly?

Lie flat on a bench holding dumbbells directly over your shoulders with palms facing each other. Hinge at the elbows to lower the weights toward your temples or ears. Keep your upper arms stationary and perpendicular to the bench throughout. Extend your arms back to the starting position by engaging your triceps. Control the descent to protect the elbow joints and maximize muscle fiber recruitment.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Skull Crusher?

Focus on keeping your elbows pointing toward the ceiling to ensure the triceps are doing all the work.

Is Dumbbell Skull Crusher suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Skull Crusher is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Skull Crusher?

Dumbbell Skull Crusher uses dumbbell.

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