How to Do Kettlebell Decline Skull Crusher

Kettlebell Decline Skull Crusher is a triceps exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Decline Skull Crusher

  1. 01Lie on a decline bench while holding a kettlebell by the horns over your chest.
  2. 02Lower the kettlebell slowly toward your forehead by bending only at the elbows.
  3. 03Pause when the weight is just above your head and the triceps are fully stretched.
  4. 04Drive the kettlebell back to the starting position by extending the elbows.
  5. 05Keep your elbows tucked in and do not allow them to flare outward.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Decline 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

Maintain a consistent angle with your upper arms to ensure the triceps are doing all the work.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Decline Skull Crusher questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Decline Skull Crusher work?

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

How do you do Kettlebell Decline Skull Crusher correctly?

Lie on a decline bench while holding a kettlebell by the horns over your chest. Lower the kettlebell slowly toward your forehead by bending only at the elbows. Pause when the weight is just above your head and the triceps are fully stretched. Drive the kettlebell back to the starting position by extending the elbows. Keep your elbows tucked in and do not allow them to flare outward.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Decline Skull Crusher?

Maintain a consistent angle with your upper arms to ensure the triceps are doing all the work.

Is Kettlebell Decline Skull Crusher suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Decline Skull Crusher?

Kettlebell Decline Skull Crusher uses kettlebell.

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