skullcrusher problem

[gareth]

When i do skullcrushers I find my elbows go out to the the sides -- making an angle of about 50-60 degrees with the side of my head. Only by reducing the weight can I get the elbows in the right place.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks

 

[HayaBeasta]

If you can't maintain proper form, you should reduce the weight.

 

[cmason2004]

I've been doing skullcrushers for a while, and recently decided to stop. It's a good exercise, but it can easily be replaced by something that's much less stressful on the elbows.

 

[LAM]

If you can't maintain proper form, you should reduce the weight.

ditto...I would do some close grip BP. that will definetly strengthen up the proper muscles to go heavier on skull crushers...

 

[Premiere]

i've found that with almost any weight i do skull crushers with my elbows go out to the side ... but tonite when i did them with about 60% max i did them with perfect form ... craziness!!

 

[soxmuscle]

I love skullcrushers, although towards the end of my five or so sets, I am always feeling a little weak in the elbow.

I currently don't focus as much on skullcrushers as I used to, and don't make them one of my key tricep lifts for that main purpose.

 

[LAM]

I love skullcrushers, although towards the end of my five or so sets, I am always feeling a little weak in the elbow.

I currently don't focus as much on skullcrushers as I used to, and don't make them one of my key tricep lifts for that main purpose.

5 or so sets...lol

 

[ccr_bballer33]

yeah..

I noticed i had the same problem, i dropped some weight, focused on certain points, held for longer, and it really made the tri's burn. I like this exericse, along with the hammer strength pushdowns. anyone else with some suggestions? im looking to mix things up next tri workout

 

[gareth]

strangly enough dumbbell skullcrushers work all right with quite heavy weights are they as good as barbell crushers?

 

[pumpchaser]

If your elbows are out to the sides, but you're still feeling it in the triceps, don't worry about it!

If you're getting sore elbows and are doing skullcrushers down to the forehead, it's no surprise. Instead, lower to behind the head using a dumbell or E-Z curl bar-this is much more effective AND doesn't hurt the elbows nearly as much. Of course, warm up with a couple of light sets first.

For me, dumbell extensions aren't as good, but try to see what works for you. I think two-handed dumbell extensions are best for max. effect and for comfort, second would be the use of an E-Z curl bar instead of a barbell.