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Barbell decline close grip to skull press

Intermediate

Barbell decline close grip to skull press is a compound barbell exercise for the triceps, also working the chest and front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

ChestFront delts

Equipment
Barbell
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
3 min

How to do it

  1. 1Lie on a decline bench with your head lower than your feet and hold a barbell with a close grip.
  2. 2Lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
  3. 3Pause for a moment, then extend your arms to press the barbell back up to the starting position.
  4. 4Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Ez barbell decline close grip face pressEZ bar
  • Dumbbell close-grip pressDumbbell
  • Dumbbell decline one arm hammer pressDumbbell
  • Barbell lying close-grip pressBarbell
  • Barbell incline reverse-grip pressBarbell
  • Triceps pressBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Triceps pressBodyweight
  • Dumbbell close-grip pressDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lying elbow pressDumbbell

Harder variations

  • Stalder pressBodyweight
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