The Dumbbell Skull crusher, also known as lying triceps extension, is an isolation exercise that works the triceps brachii muscle. The name “skull crusher” derives from the exercise mechanics of bringing the weight down to your skull from an overhead position. Dumbbell skull crushers are a great way to build strength and size in the triceps. They can … Read more
Are you ready to make your tricep workout even better? Look no further than the well-known exercise called skull crushers. Skull crushers, also known as lying triceps extensions, are isolation exercises that work the triceps brachii muscle. The name “skull crusher” comes from the exercise’s mechanics: bringing the weight down to the skull from an … Read more
If you are looking for the best chest and tricep workout, then you have come to the right place. Combining chest and tricep workouts in a single session has proven to maximize muscle development and strength gains. The connection between the chest and triceps is undeniable. These muscles work together during exercises like bench presses and … Read more
The tennis ball squeeze is a simple but effective exercise that works your wrist and finger flexors, improves your crush grip, and strengthens and builds endurance in your forearm muscles. Take a regular tennis ball (or a similar-sized soft rubber ball) and squeeze as hard as possible. Hold for a few seconds, release, and repeat. … Read more
The plate pinch is a fantastic way to target your forearms and strengthen your thumb and grip. The plate pinch is like what it sounds like. It is easy to learn and perform; simply hold a single-weight plate with your fingers and thumb. You can also do the same with two weight plates. Hold them … Read more
The bicep curl is a fundamental exercise that can help you build a stronger and bigger bicep. But did you know there are several ways to perform this classic exercise? Adding bicep curl variations to your workout routine will allow you to effectively target your biceps from multiple angles and break through plateaus. You will … Read more
Cable Reverse wrist curls are similar to regular wrist curls but with a reversed hand position. It primarily targets the forearm muscles, particularly the brachioradialis and wrist extensors. Most forearm exercises, such as wrist curls, focus on the flexor muscles (front of the forearm). However, the cable reverse wrist curl balances this by targeting the extensor muscles. I’ve used … Read more
The cross-body hammer curls are a powerful variation of the traditional hammer curl, specifically designed to target the brachialis, bicep and brachioradialis muscle in the forearm. But like any exercise, mastering the cross-body hammer curl takes practice, form, and technique. That’s why we’ve created the ultimate guide to help. In this exercise, you move the … Read more
A cable wrist curl is an exercise that primarily targets the forearm (flexor muscles), fingers, and wrists. But don’t underestimate its simplicity. Cable wrist curls are a simple yet effective way to build bigger and stronger forearms, improve grip and wrist strength, and enhance weight-lifting capability. I’ve found it to be a good forearm exercise as … Read more