Cable Incline Skull Crusher Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Cable Triceps Skull Crusher
How to: Cable Incline Skull Crusher
- Set the cable at a high position and attach a straight bar.
- Stand facing away from the machine and grasp the bar with both hands.
- Step forward to create tension in the cable.
- With elbows stationary, lower the bar towards your forehead.
- Extend your arms back to the starting position, fully contracting your triceps.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring elbows outwards, which reduces tricep activation.
- Using too much weight and losing control of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to maintain proper form if you're struggling.
- Perform the exercise seated to provide more stability.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your head to isolate the triceps.
- Control the weight throughout the movement to avoid swinging.
Cable Incline Skull Crusher Alternatives
Tags
triceps
upper arms
strength
cable
isolation
exercise