# Incline Dumbbell Skull Crusher

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/incline-dumbbell-skull-crusher

Also known as: Incline Dumbbell Triceps Extension, Incline Lying Triceps Extension, Incline DB Skull Crusher, Incline Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension

Variation of: [Dumbbell Skull Crusher](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-skull-crusher)

Body region: Arms

## Equipment

- Dumbbells
- Adjustable Bench

## Technique

1. Set a bench to a low incline and lie back with a dumbbell in each hand.
2. Hold the dumbbells above your shoulders with straight arms, palms facing each other.
3. Bend only at the elbows and lower the dumbbells beside your head.
4. Stop when your forearms are about parallel to the floor or slightly lower.
5. Straighten your arms to raise the dumbbells back up.

### Cues

- Keep the upper arms still and tilted slightly back toward your head.
- Keep the elbows about shoulder-width apart.
- Lower slowly and keep the dumbbells away from your face.

### Common mistakes

- Letting the elbows flare out.
- Moving the upper arms so it turns into a press.
- Lowering the weights too fast near the head.

## Variations

- [Alternating Dumbbell Skull Crusher](https://heatsy.app/ex/alternating-dumbbell-skull-crusher)
- [Cross-Body Dumbbell Triceps Extension](https://heatsy.app/ex/cross-body-dumbbell-triceps-extension)
- [Decline Dumbbell Skull Crusher](https://heatsy.app/ex/decline-dumbbell-skull-crusher)
- [Pronated-Grip Dumbbell Skull Crusher](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-pronated-skull-crusher)
- [Single-Arm Dumbbell Skull Crusher](https://heatsy.app/ex/one-arm-dumbbell-skull-crusher)
- [Single-Arm Supinated Dumbbell Skull Crusher](https://heatsy.app/ex/one-arm-supinated-dumbbell-skull-crusher)

## Alternatives

- [Barbell Skull Crusher](https://heatsy.app/ex/barbell-skull-crusher)
- [Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-triceps-extension)
- [Triceps Pushdown](https://heatsy.app/ex/triceps-pushdown)