Bodyweight Skull Crushers - Triceps and Core Calisthenics Strengthening Exercise

Exercise Overview

Bodyweight skull crushers are a triceps-focused calisthenics strengthening exercise performed against an elevated support. They help develop elbow extension strength, upper-body control, and core stability for pushing tasks and advanced bodyweight training.

Muscles Involved

Triceps brachiiAnterior deltoidPectoralis majorSerratus anteriorRectus abdominisTransversus abdominisObliques

Related Conditions

Triceps weaknessElbow extension weaknessUpper-extremity deconditioningShoulder stability deficitsPostural control deficits during pushing tasksGeneral calisthenics strength progression

Equipment Needed

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