Author Topic: Scull Crushers... (Read 5193 times)

Eyeball Chambers · « **on:** January 09, 2006, 04:03:31 AM »

On "Scull Crushers" should I use an over hand or under hand grip?

Bluto · « **Reply #1 on:** January 09, 2006, 04:14:44 AM »

http://www.theministryoffitness.com/mof/library/anims/skullc.htm

dr.chimps · « **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2006, 04:28:35 AM »

Scull crushers? Must be some new, nautical variation of an old favourite.

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2006, 04:36:33 AM »

Thank Ya!

Traps Hoolihan · « **Reply #4 on:** January 09, 2006, 11:12:28 AM »

I prefer overhand grip. I like to have my head hanging off the bench to get more ROM.

WhiteHulk4 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 09, 2006, 12:06:08 PM »

Definitely overhand grip! I've never even heard of using an underhand grip on Skull Crushers! Seems to me that would place massive undue stress on your elbows.

Make sure your triceps are very warmed up before doing heavy skull crushers though... You can easily ruin your elbow joints!

Zach Trowbridge · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2006, 08:56:34 PM »

I've lately preferred two-hand overhead dumbbell extensions instead of skullcrushers. Doesn't hurt the elbows as much for me and gives more of a stretch. But if you do skullcrushers use an overhand grip and an EZ bar, and keep your upper arms at an angle. Save yourself a lot of wrist and elbow pain that way.

Overload · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2006, 07:35:19 AM »

Quote from: Zach Trowbridge on January 10, 2006, 08:56:34 PM

I've lately preferred two-hand overhead dumbbell extensions instead of skullcrushers. Doesn't hurt the elbows as much for me and gives more of a stretch.

that's what i do. i haven't done skull crushers in a long time and my tri's are growing great.

pumpster · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:00:29 AM »

2-hand lying extensions using a dumbbell are also great, better than using a barbell, IMO.

BigAlski · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:48:27 PM »

I superset em both ways on a 30 deg. incline. I start with the camber bar heavy, up to about 160ish for maybe 6 and on my last 3 sets I drop the heavy bar and grab a straight short bar with a reverse grip (palms facing me like curl grip) and do some more strict extensions really low behind the head.

pumpster · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2006, 09:13:07 PM »

As someone already mentioned, extensions with palms facing in are absurd. It limits the amount of weight to what the hands can support, which is not the purpose of the exercise.

BigAlski · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2006, 05:26:16 AM »

Well, you know pumpster I respect your opinion but it isn't "absurd". I've seen many pros doing light reverse grip palm in extensions in dozens of shots and myself I utilize it as the second phase of a drop set.

pumpster · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2006, 06:24:23 AM »

Light finishing movements can be done with any grip. For size though, underhand grip won't work.

Jr. Yates · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2006, 02:32:33 PM »

I like a regular grip with a barbell for skulls

NoCalBbEr · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2006, 06:34:44 PM »

seated is underhead and lying is overhand

cauthon · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2006, 10:41:31 PM »

If you keep your elbows back a little you can keep your tri's under constant tension even if you go to lock out for full rom. I like to superset them with close grip bench pressing with the same weight.

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2006, 12:50:36 AM »

Sounds cool, But I do like um 2 times the weight on close grip.

Sculpter · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2006, 08:27:21 AM »

For skull crushers i've always started them w/a false grip (thumb over the bar) while using the curl bar.Have never felt comfy doing these w/the straight olympic bar.After I get the weight up over 100 lbs. or more I go to using a regular grip w/them for safetys sake.I have never tried them reverse grip but i'll stick to reverse grip pressdowns for that.Less danger involved I would think unless keeping the weight very low for a finishing/pumping movement.

JPM · « **Reply #18 on:** January 14, 2006, 10:02:24 AM »

Might also try skull crushers on a incline bench with a EZ bar. Different muscle angle and strength curve. As far as doing regular flat bench SC's, I've seen both curl grip and overhand grips used but with safety in mind when using heavier weights, the overhand method would be first choice.. Good Luck.

cauthon · « **Reply #19 on:** January 14, 2006, 07:16:50 PM »

Quote from: Benfun7 on January 14, 2006, 12:50:36 AM

Sounds cool, But I do like um 2 times the weight on close grip.

I do to if I am just doing normal sets. Supersets, when your tri's are already bitched, are a whole other story.

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #20 on:** January 14, 2006, 11:47:18 PM »

Ohh I never though of that. Thanks People.

SuperMike3288 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 15, 2006, 02:38:27 PM »

I always use an EZ curl bar and I have my head off the edge of the bench. Also. I always keep my arms at an angle and never lock the weight out or bring it directly over my head.