Okay… we know this one sounds really tough, but we’re about to make it super easy for you! Lying Dumbbell Tricep Skull Crushers are the perfect exercise to tone those arms. Grab a pair of dumbbells or even a couple of cans or water bottles, and let’s get started.
START HERE (A):
Lay on your back with knees bent, feet slightly wider than hip width apart. Press your tailbone and lower back into the ground, drawing your navel in for a strong core. Relax your shoulders away from your ears and keep your chin in a neutral position. Grasping onto your dumbbells, begin to bend your elbows at 90 degrees to find the starting posture.
MOVEMENT: (B)
Using the strength in your triceps, slowly straighten your arms and extend the dumbbells upwards. Keep your gaze neutral and notice if your shoulders begin to hunch up towards your ears. Keep that core engaged to make this into a nearly full-body exercise! Bend into your elbows to return to start, then repeat for 3 sets of 10 presses.
Even using a light weight, you’ll notice your arms start to get stronger quickly with this exercise. Add this into your workout routine to get toned arms in no time! Wanting a little more strength training? We offer a class called The 55 Strength that would be perfect for you! Check it out here: