Elbows flare out during lowering
Upper arms drift laterally, loading the chest and reducing triceps isolation.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPec major / anterior shoulder↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Skull Crusher (Lying Triceps Extension)
Coaching cues
- Lie on bench; grip EZ bar with narrow overhand grip, arms vertical
- Keeping upper arms fixed, bend elbows to lower bar toward forehead
- Press back to full extension; squeeze triceps at lockout
- Keep elbows tracking directly over shoulders throughout
Common faults 3
Upper arms drift back behind head
Humeri angle back at the bottom, converting to a pullover and reducing triceps stretch tension.
Overactive muscles
LatsTeres major
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat / overhead stretch↗Wrists collapse under load
Wrists flex backward under heavy load, stressing the joint and shifting bar path.
Overactive muscles
Wrist extensors
Corrective work
StretchWrist flexor stretch↗Foam RollForearm extensors↗