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Decline Skull Crusher.

Skull crusher on a decline bench for a greater triceps stretch.

IntermediateEZ Bar, Decline Bench
Decline Skull Crusher
The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
10–15
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Triceps
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Lie on a decline bench holding an EZ bar

  2. Step 02

    Extend the arms over the chest

  3. Step 03

    Lower the bar toward the forehead by bending the elbows

  4. Step 04

    Keep the upper arms angled back slightly

  5. Step 05

    Extend the arms back to the start

  6. Step 06

    Squeeze the triceps at the top

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Keep the upper arms fixed

  • Lower behind the forehead for more stretch

  • Use a controlled tempo