Upper arms drift back on the lowering
Shoulder extension replaces pure elbow flexion; pullover mechanics take over.
Overactive muscles
Latissimus dorsiTeres major
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗Push · Upper Body
Incline DB Skull Crusher
Coaching cues
- Incline bench 30°; dumbbells extended over the chest; neutral grip
- Lower toward the forehead; elbows stay fixed
- The incline increases the long head stretch at the bottom
- Press back to lockout; pause and squeeze
Common faults 2
Elbows flare wide
Lateral head is overloaded; long head stimulus is reduced.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗