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Skull crusher: how to do it
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Bar over your chest, arms straight
Starting position
Lie on a bench with your feet on the floor and hold the barbell above your chest with straight arms.
The movement
Bend your elbows and lower the bar toward your forehead, then straighten your arms again.
Most common mistake
Don't let your upper arms fall backward, keep them still and bend only your elbows.
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