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How to do Barbell Decline Close Grip To Skull Press

The barbell decline close grip to skull press is a compound exercise targeting the triceps, performed on a decline bench with a close grip on the barbell. It combines elements of a close grip press and a skull crusher, challenging both triceps strength and stability.

Barbell Decline Close Grip To Skull Press demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Chest and Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Barbell Decline Close Grip To Skull Press, step by step

  1. Lie on a decline bench with your head lower than your feet and hold a barbell with a close grip.
  2. Lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
  3. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms to press the barbell back up to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Barbell Decline Close Grip To Skull Press works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your chest and shoulders.

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Barbell Decline Close Grip To Skull Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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