Elbows flare on the lift
Without the stretch reflex the elbows flare to recruit the pec.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Floor Skull Crusher
Coaching cues
- Lie on the floor with a barbell or dumbbells; arms extended
- Lower until the upper arms rest on the floor — pause
- Press back to full lockout using only the triceps
- Floor limits range and removes the stretch reflex — pure tricep strength
Common faults 2
Bouncing off the floor
Using the floor contact as a bounce defeats the dead-stop purpose.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗