Exercise

Dumbbell Skull Crushers

Target Muscle:

Triceps

Secondary Muscle:

Chest, Shoulders

Equipment Needed:

Flat bench, dumbbells

Proper Execution:

Pick the dumbbells up off the ground and sit yourself down on a flat bench. With the dumbbells resting on your thighs, lie back on the bench and press them directly above your chest. Start the movement by bending at the elbows and lowering the dumbbells to your forehead. Once you feel a full stretch in your triceps, drive the weights back up by extending your elbows until they are fully locked out. When you have reached muscular failure you can rock yourself back up into a seated position or simply drop the dumbbells on the floor.

Tips:

Make sure to use a full range of motion by bringing the dumbbells all the way down to your forehead and fulling locking out your elbows at the top of the movement. Another variation of this exercise involves bringing the dumbbells all the way back behind your head. You can use whichever version is more comfortable for you.