Decline Close-Grip Bench To Skull Crusher
The Decline Close-Grip Bench To Skull Crusher is a compound strength exercise performed with a barbell. It primarily targets the triceps, with the chest and shoulders working as secondary muscles. Suitable for intermediate lifters.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
intermediateMechanic
compoundEquipment
barbellCategory
strength
Instructions
- Lie on a decline bench with feet secured. Grip a barbell with a close grip.
- Start with the bar above your chest with arms extended.
- Lower the bar toward your forehead by bending your elbows (skull crusher portion).
- At the bottom, press the bar back up by extending your elbows.
- This compound movement targets the triceps intensely.