Incline Skull Crusher

A sturdy bear parks on an incline bench and lowers the bar with care, then presses it back by straightening the arms. This one is all about triceps strength, steady control, and keeping the upper arms quiet while the forearms do the traveling.

Instructions

1. Set an incline bench to a low angle.
2. Lie back and hold the bar above your chest.
3. Keep your upper arms mostly still.
4. Lower the bar toward your forehead or behind it.
5. Straighten your arms to raise the bar back up.
6. Repeat for controlled reps.

Benefits

• Builds stronger triceps for pressing
• Improves lockout strength
• Adds arm size and definition
• Challenges control on each rep

Key Points

• Keep your elbows tucked
• Move only at the elbows
• Lower the bar with control
• Keep your wrists straight
• Use a manageable weight

Common Mistakes

• Flaring the elbows wide
• Lowering too fast
• Moving the upper arms around
• Using too much weight
• Bending the wrists back