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Dumbbell floor skull crusher: how to do it

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Lie on the floor, arms straight

  1. Starting position

    Lie on your back on the floor with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other and arms straight above your shoulders.

  2. The movement

    Bend your elbows and lower the dumbbells toward the floor beside your head, then straighten your elbows back to the start.

Most common mistake

Don't move your upper arms back and forth, keep them still and bend only your elbows.

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