Stability Ball Tricep Skull Crushers
Skull crushers on a stability ball bridge — combined tricep work with bridge stability.
Level: Foundation
Primary: Triceps
Movement: Isolation
Tags: Balance / Stability Push
Type: Light Activity
Equipment: Dumbbell Stability Ball
Sports: Golf Gymnastics Swimming
Target muscles
The triceps drive elbow extension. The trunk and glutes hold the bridge.
How to perform
Setup
Lie with upper back on the ball in a bridge. Hold dumbbells with arms extended above the face.
Execution
Bend only the elbows to lower the dumbbells toward the forehead. Upper arms vertical. Extend back to the start.
Common mistakes
- Hips dropping.
- Letting the upper arms drift.
- Going too heavy.
- Cutting the range.
- Bouncing.
Progressions and regressions
Regress to bench skull crushers. To progress, work pause reps.
Programming notes
Tricep accessory. 3 sets of 10-12 reps, twice a week.
