barbell decline close grip to skull press
A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with barbell.
How to do barbell decline close grip to skull press
Lie on a decline bench with your head lower than your feet and hold a barbell with a close grip.
Lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
Pause for a moment, then extend your arms to press the barbell back up to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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