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Dumbbell Skull Crusher

How to

Dumbbell
  1. 1 Lie flat, dumbbells over the shoulders, palms facing in.
  2. 2 Lower beside the head by bending the elbows only.
  3. 3 Extend back to straight arms.

Tips

  • Palms facing in is easier on the wrists and elbows.
  • Lower the dumbbells beside the head, not into it.
  • Keep the upper arms slightly tilted back.

Common mistakes

  • Elbows flaring.
  • Moving the upper arms so it becomes a press.
  • Clanking the dumbbells on the bench.

In these plans

Not part of a built-in plan. Add it to any workout from the exercise picker.

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