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barbell decline close grip to skull press

barbell decline close grip to skull press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Lie on a decline bench with your head lower than your feet and hold a barbell with a close grip.

Step 2

Lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.

Step 3

Pause for a moment, then extend your arms to press the barbell back up to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

triceps

Secondary muscles

chestshoulders

Primary body parts

triceps

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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