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Decline Close-Grip Bench Press to Skull Crusher - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Triceps

Secondary

Chest, Shoulders

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie on decline bench, secure legs.

  2. 2

    Hold barbell/EZ bar close grip (shoulder-width or less).

  3. 3

    Unrack bar, hold over lower chest, arms extended.

  4. 4

    Perform 1 rep Decline Close-Grip Press: Lower bar to lower chest, elbows tucked. Press back up.

  5. 5

    Immediately transition: Keep upper arms stationary, lower bar towards forehead by bending elbows (Skull Crusher).

  6. 6

    Extend elbows to press bar back up.

  7. 7

    That is one full rep (Press + Extension). Repeat sequence.