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How to do the Alternating Skull Crusher - Learn Proper Alternating Skull Crusher Form
- Step 1: Grasp dumbbells in each hand and sit down on end of bench with dumbbells resting on each thigh.
- Step 2: Slowly lay back with dumbbells grasped in each hand and plant your back squarely on bench seat. Begin exercise by pushing dumbbell above chest so the arms are straight out and palms facing each other.
- Step 3: Next, begin to bend elbow backward toward the shoulder(side of your head) of the same side, in a slow controlled motion. After bringing elbow toward shoulder, bring dumbbell back up to the starting position, in a slow controlled manner.
Alternating Skull Crusher Variations and Alternating Skull Crusher Alternatives
- Variation 1: Can also be done by doing both dumbbells at the same time, rather than one arm at a time.
- Variation 2: Perform with palms facing away from body, rather than palms facing each other.
- Variation 3: Use only on dumbbell at a time and place opposite hand under elbow with dumbbell stabilize elbow.
Alternating Skull Crusher Tips
- Tip 1: Make sure to do this exercise slowly and be sure not to use extreme weight, as it can cause injury to the elbow.
- Tip 2: Keep triceps tight and contracted while performing this exercise to avoid strain.
- Tip 3: Be sure to inhale when bringing weight to side of head and exhale on way up.
Alternating Skull Crusher Records and Alternating Skull Crusher Statistics from Site Users
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 3 | 1 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 37 pounds | 15 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 4 | 4 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 784 | 784 |
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Alternating Skull Crusher Chart - Average Alternating Skull Crusher Weight Lifted
Alternating Skull Crusher - Similar Exercises
| Exercise | Primary Muscle | Difficulty | |
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Alternating Skull Crusher | Triceps | Intermediate |
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Behind Head Skull Crusher | Triceps | Intermediate |
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Bench Dip | Triceps | Beginner |
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Chin Skull Crusher | Triceps | Intermediate |
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Close-Grip Bench Press | Triceps | Beginner |
Alternating Skull Crusher Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Alternating Skull Crusher )
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Alternating Skull Crusher Muscles Worked
Alternating Skull Crusher Equipment
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| Dumbbells |
| Flat Bench |
Alternating Skull Crusher Training Details
The alternating skull crusher is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the triceps and to a lesser degree also targets the forearms.
The only alternating skull crusher equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells and flat bench. There are however many different alternating skull crusher variations that you can try out that may require different types of alternating skull crusher equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper alternating skull crusher form is easy with the step by step alternating skull crusher instructions, alternating skull crusher tips, and the instructional alternating skull crusher technique video on this page. The alternating skull crusher is a push exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the alternating skull crusher video, learn how to do the alternating skull crusher , and then be sure and browse through the alternating skull crusher workouts on our workout plans page!
Alternating Skull Crusher Sports
Alternating Skull Crusher Force Type: Push
Alternating Skull Crusher Mechanics Type: Isolation
Alternating Skull Crusher Other Names: Alternating Skull Crushers
