Your channel has changed the way i see bodybuilding! My understanding of the anatomy was very limited, but now, when i workout i ask myself " ok, what is the purpose of that muscle and where is it attached?" Thanks a lot
Thank you my friend! Love it. Effective weightlifting and bodybuilding is really all about applying knowledge of anatomy and physiology - so the more you know, the more effective you'll be! 💪
i m 59 years old and i started following his scientific and sensible instructions and you know , honestly i really see big changes with my biceps and triceps ...its huge and becoming wide .. love ur coaching.
I’m glad I got this. I use dumbbells for skull crushers one arm at a time and my left tricep has been really hurting when I go as hard as I can which lead to pain on lower weights too. Glad to see a safer and more efficient workout
This type of format was good because you showed what doesn't work and why doesn't work and the correct optimal way of doing things I would also like to see it done with dumbbells
Again a really informative video Doc! I never considered using a decline for performing a skull crusher. I only did it on a slight incline angle with my arms extended higher up. Can you make a new video with more exercises that target the long heads as the lateral head of the triceps?
I agree with everything except the flexing of the wrist. I found over the years that I use light dumbbells instead and flex my wrist at the top with a neutral grip and it gives me much more TUT. More blood pumped in my triceps also. Com ine that with French press widowmaker set and you have yourself a killer tricep pump.
Only way to maximize TUT is to use a decline bench to keep tension on the triceps at the top of the movement, I also use dumbbells so I can move my wrists slightly if needed throughout the movement, great vids Dr. Gains.
Thank you! 🙏 I also favor dumbbells over pretty much any barbell exercise - they give you much more freedom of movement, as well as several other benefits. I'll have to do a video on that sometime soon 👊
@@DrGains☝🏾 should’ve been sleep hours ago to get this recovery 😭😭 but these videos are too good for knowledge. If you have a video on recovery or did make the dumbbell video vs barbell video lmk 🎉🎉🎉
really cool and logical explanation. i always felt that skull crushers were kind of a waste due to the gravity not acting on muscle part. thank you for sharing this technique.
Thanks so much for the info DOC - This will help my tennis serve - What can I do for you - How about a free tennis TIP? Very happy to have found someone that knows the human body.
Glad isnaw this. Just tried a couple of the bad version and imidiatly developed a bump on my outside wrist and pain from my elbow when I moved my hand. Now I suspect I know part of the problem.
Very helpful video! There was an EMG study for over tricep pressess and it indicated very little contraction activation for the long head,but a lot more muscle fiber damage.I wonder if an emg study was done on an overhead done like this what the emg data would indicate for the contraction phase of the long head tricep!! I also been doing them like this and I have a much better tricep pump with no pain.
It does have a very significant effect on the biomechanics and activation levels - I'd also be interested in seeing the EMG data. Glad to hear it's helped!
I'm really sure i can't thank you enough for all the new stuff i'm learning from your explanations and knowledge; this the kind of information i really appreciate 'cause is when the science meet the exercise
Hey doc, this video presents me a question. You see how there's this general cue to press elbows in, generally to activate arm-torso connection and avoid heavy energy leaking to the shoulder cuff, elbow, wrists and such.. DO you know about a similar cue for the lower body? For the head? I think that feeling our core attached to our extremities is so important. Really like the info you're putting up
I'll have plenty of similar content for all parts of the body coming eventually! Feel free to use the feedback / request form I put in the video description for that and any other content you'd like to see - it'll help push it up my priority list, and I can notify you when the content you requested is available 👍
Excellent advice. I live in an apartment so space is limited. But I bought a small slant board for sit ups. And if works good for decline skull crushers! Thanks doc!
My shoulder pain prevents me from doing this exercise. I love it, but just too much stress on my joints at any possible weight for growth. I'm going to try this on a decline bench. Thank you.
Using a decline bench will relieve some of the pressure from the shoulder joint as well... but what you need is my full Gains Without Pains Shoulder Program my friend! Here's the link: www.dr-gains.com/offers/LYiZbLQx Shoot me an email at michael.kamalu@dr-gains.com for a discount code 👍
Thank you friend! For me they serve two purposes. The first is they help alleviate bicep tendinitis, and the second is for some very moderate blood flow resistance (occlusion training). I plan on doing a video going over BFR in detail soon! 👍
Great question - but no, doing these at an incline will still put a lot of the load on the elbows. Even more than doing them flat on your back actually. Doing them at a decline is the best way to put as much of the resistance as possible directly on the triceps, and it puts max resistance (when your forearms are at 90 degrees to the ground) towards the end of the motion where max contraction happens, which is what you want!
This exercise actually triggers my golfers elbow pain, even when done correctly or when done facing down with body weight on a fixed bar ...is it normal ? I saw your video on elbow injury and this exercise is pretty much the negative form of the forearm extensions. Thanks for all the effort and explanations, by the way, great work 👍
I really like this excellent demonstration exercise video. Thank you for your advice, and guidance on correct exercise form! Both my shoulders are injured, especially my right - from the back of the deltoids muscles. Actually it is the ligaments, or tendons of the rotator cuff muscles. Doctors has informed me that it is subluxation of the shoulder joints. Not from this exercise, but most likely from a couple of Shoulder Exercises; long story, anyway.
I would very, very highly recommend you consider registering for my full 10-Stage Gains Without Pains Shoulder program - it's unlike anything else in the industry, and it's exactly what you need. Check it out here: www.dr-gains.com/offers/LYiZbLQx and shoot me an email at michael.kamalu@dr-gains.com if you're interested or have any questions and I'll give you a discount code! 👍
thank you so much! my question is how should your arm position be in cable pushdowns? does that exercise have the gravity-elbow thing too? is it better if you extend the arms a bit forward or the opposite to make sure the tension is always on muscle? i'm not a native speaker, i hope you'll understand.
Yes, you can also alter the angle of resistance with cables to get the same result! 👍 If you have chronic shoulder pain with weightlifting though, I would very highly recommend you consider registering for my full 10-Stage Gains Without Pains Shoulder program - it's unlike anything else in the industry, and it's exactly what you need. Check it out here: www.dr-gains.com/offers/LYiZbLQx and shoot me an email at michael.kamalu@dr-gains.com if you're interested or have any questions and I'll give you a discount code! 👍
I just found you and will be watching lots of your video's. I am a 77 year old woman and my question is can I take away my flabby triceps or am I stuck with them. I do have to lose 30 pounds and afraid they will be even worse after I lose.
For skull crushers, is there any benefit or detriment to starting with arms slanted back far enough (about 45 degrees) so that the bar basically touches the top of your head (or further behind the head) when the bar is in the furthest down position?
Definitely - that effectively achieves the same result as doing them in the decline position. It will take pressure off the elbow joint and shift it more directly on the triceps 👊
What are your thoughts on moving a single dumbell on an inclined bench, moving that dumbell with both hands on that dumbell in a skull crusher movement ?
gravity doesnt smash down on elbows; maybe you mean the weight of the dumbbell is tough on the elbow. Gravity is technically smashing down on your knees while laying down too. You dont need to talk about gravity to explain better method for our muscles and ligaments.
Does anyone know if the reasoning for doing it on a decline bench works for incline bench cos you see lots of people doing that and not every gym has a decline bench so if so it would be cool to know as it’s easier to use an incline than decline?
Your channel has changed the way i see bodybuilding! My understanding of the anatomy was very limited, but now, when i workout i ask myself " ok, what is the purpose of that muscle and where is it attached?"
Thanks a lot
Thank you my friend! Love it. Effective weightlifting and bodybuilding is really all about applying knowledge of anatomy and physiology - so the more you know, the more effective you'll be! 💪
Same to me.
i m 59 years old and i started following his scientific and sensible instructions and you know , honestly i really see big changes with my biceps and triceps ...its huge and becoming wide .. love ur coaching.
Just watched this vid & performed these modified skull crushers. wow! What an painless efficient way. thank you Doc!!!
Love it! 👏 You're very welcome my friend!
I like this guys personality, its calm, nice, and serious. +he has a good level of professionalism shown on screen which I like, worth the sub.
Thanks a million for the support man!
Fantastic explanation of how to improve this explanation!! You are really helping the weight lifting and exercise community! Blessings 🌞
Just tried the decline bench version... My tricep's longhead is on fire! Awesome tweak
Glad it helped! 👊
Absolutely love these videos, so helpful. I’ve only just come across them and I’ve already learned so much. Thank you Dr Gaines.
I’m glad I got this. I use dumbbells for skull crushers one arm at a time and my left tricep has been really hurting when I go as hard as I can which lead to pain on lower weights too. Glad to see a safer and more efficient workout
I can’t wait to try this on tricep day. Some good information and methodology. I’m really glad that I lucked up and found this channel.
@Reclisla • 69 years ago lol that's exactly what I was going to say !! this idiot has a triceps day??? Lol
This type of format was good because you showed what doesn't work and why doesn't work and the correct optimal way of doing things I would also like to see it done with dumbbells
Again a really informative video Doc! I never considered using a decline for performing a skull crusher. I only did it on a slight incline angle with my arms extended higher up. Can you make a new video with more exercises that target the long heads as the lateral head of the triceps?
I agree with everything except the flexing of the wrist. I found over the years that I use light dumbbells instead and flex my wrist at the top with a neutral grip and it gives me much more TUT. More blood pumped in my triceps also. Com ine that with French press widowmaker set and you have yourself a killer tricep pump.
This exercise destorys most people tria
3:50 proper form
Note: relax your wrists, palms towards ceiling
Note: keep elbows in, not flared.
Note: make sure triceps are doing all the work
Only way to maximize TUT is to use a decline bench to keep tension on the triceps at the top of the movement, I also use dumbbells so I can move my wrists slightly if needed throughout the movement, great vids Dr. Gains.
Thank you! 🙏 I also favor dumbbells over pretty much any barbell exercise - they give you much more freedom of movement, as well as several other benefits. I'll have to do a video on that sometime soon 👊
@@DrGains☝🏾 should’ve been sleep hours ago to get this recovery 😭😭 but these videos are too good for knowledge. If you have a video on recovery or did make the dumbbell video vs barbell video lmk 🎉🎉🎉
really cool and logical explanation. i always felt that skull crushers were kind of a waste due to the gravity not acting on muscle part. thank you for sharing this technique.
Your comment is ridiculous and makes no sense what so ever???
@@donnn-ow4rj find better things to do with your life ???
Thanks for the understanding. I will be adding this technique to my workout!💪🏾
Let me know how it goes!
Thank you very much for that precious information!)
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much for the info DOC - This will help my tennis serve - What can I do for you - How about a free tennis TIP?
Very happy to have found someone that knows the human body.
I am a fan... Superb content. Bravo.
Excellent video
Glad isnaw this. Just tried a couple of the bad version and imidiatly developed a bump on my outside wrist and pain from my elbow when I moved my hand. Now I suspect I know part of the problem.
Great job!
Dr. Gains, you remind me of mma fighter Dominick Cruz.
amazing explanation doc
Very helpful video! There was an EMG study for over tricep pressess and it indicated very little contraction activation for the long head,but a lot more muscle fiber damage.I wonder if an emg study was done on an overhead done like this what the emg data would indicate for the contraction phase of the long head tricep!! I also been doing them like this and I have a much better tricep pump with no pain.
It does have a very significant effect on the biomechanics and activation levels - I'd also be interested in seeing the EMG data. Glad to hear it's helped!
Which head of the triceps does this exercise work?
i believe it hits all three heads, but I could be wrong
That's correct - it'll work the long head the most due to the overhand grip, but all three heads will be involved 👍
I'm really sure i can't thank you enough for all the new stuff i'm learning from your explanations and knowledge; this the kind of information i really appreciate 'cause is when the science meet the exercise
Glad I could help!
Thanks from the bottom of my heart ❤️
Thanks Doc 👍
Don't mention it my friend! :D
Hey doc, this video presents me a question.
You see how there's this general cue to press elbows in, generally to activate arm-torso connection and avoid heavy energy leaking to the shoulder cuff, elbow, wrists and such..
DO you know about a similar cue for the lower body? For the head?
I think that feeling our core attached to our extremities is so important.
Really like the info you're putting up
I'll have plenty of similar content for all parts of the body coming eventually! Feel free to use the feedback / request form I put in the video description for that and any other content you'd like to see - it'll help push it up my priority list, and I can notify you when the content you requested is available 👍
Amazing info bro, thank you🦁💪🏽
Excellent advice. I live in an apartment so space is limited. But I bought a small slant board for sit ups. And if works good for decline skull crushers! Thanks doc!
Sounds great! Good luck! :D
My shoulder pain prevents me from doing this exercise. I love it, but just too much stress on my joints at any possible weight for growth. I'm going to try this on a decline bench. Thank you.
Using a decline bench will relieve some of the pressure from the shoulder joint as well... but what you need is my full Gains Without Pains Shoulder Program my friend! Here's the link: www.dr-gains.com/offers/LYiZbLQx Shoot me an email at michael.kamalu@dr-gains.com for a discount code 👍
@@DrGains I read this just as I used a golf ball over my shoulders as a form of a acupressure. Thanks!
Try reducing the weight and increasing reps...alot. 30, 50, 100 or so. Cheers
@@richardlovell7316 I'll give 30-50 reps a try. I get into that number if reps and I feel that burn. That's when I know I'm doing something. Thanks.
Thank you Dr.!
Thank you doctor
My pleasure!
I’ll give this a try. Thanks.
Let me know how it goes!
Thank you for the knowledge shared
I really enjoy your videos and appreciate all the detail you provide, is there any function of the string you have wrapped around your arm?
Thank you friend! For me they serve two purposes. The first is they help alleviate bicep tendinitis, and the second is for some very moderate blood flow resistance (occlusion training). I plan on doing a video going over BFR in detail soon! 👍
Huge tip, Doc! Took the sting outta my elbows.
Brilliant!
Oh, very informative
Glad you think so!
Very helpful!
thanks for the tips
Love the idea of angling the body to do the exercise. Would it work just as well to have the body on an incline, instead of a decline?
Great question - but no, doing these at an incline will still put a lot of the load on the elbows. Even more than doing them flat on your back actually. Doing them at a decline is the best way to put as much of the resistance as possible directly on the triceps, and it puts max resistance (when your forearms are at 90 degrees to the ground) towards the end of the motion where max contraction happens, which is what you want!
Super ,love it
This exercise actually triggers my golfers elbow pain, even when done correctly or when done facing down with body weight on a fixed bar ...is it normal ?
I saw your video on elbow injury and this exercise is pretty much the negative form of the forearm extensions.
Thanks for all the effort and explanations, by the way, great work 👍
Once again, great video 👍
thanks for the tip im gonna try it.One catch improvised with an ez curl bar im gonna try it thumbless
I really like this excellent demonstration exercise video. Thank you for your advice, and guidance on correct exercise form! Both my shoulders are injured, especially my right - from the back of the deltoids muscles. Actually it is the ligaments, or tendons of the rotator cuff muscles. Doctors has informed me that it is subluxation of the shoulder joints. Not from this exercise, but most likely from a couple of Shoulder Exercises; long story, anyway.
I would very, very highly recommend you consider registering for my full 10-Stage Gains Without Pains Shoulder program - it's unlike anything else in the industry, and it's exactly what you need. Check it out here: www.dr-gains.com/offers/LYiZbLQx and shoot me an email at michael.kamalu@dr-gains.com if you're interested or have any questions and I'll give you a discount code! 👍
thank you so much! my question is how should your arm position be in cable pushdowns? does that exercise have the gravity-elbow thing too? is it better if you extend the arms a bit forward or the opposite to make sure the tension is always on muscle? i'm not a native speaker, i hope you'll understand.
How about doing them on the floor with cables? I’ve recently been doing em that way b’cuz of my shoulder. Thanks Doc!
Yes, you can also alter the angle of resistance with cables to get the same result! 👍 If you have chronic shoulder pain with weightlifting though, I would very highly recommend you consider registering for my full 10-Stage Gains Without Pains Shoulder program - it's unlike anything else in the industry, and it's exactly what you need. Check it out here: www.dr-gains.com/offers/LYiZbLQx and shoot me an email at michael.kamalu@dr-gains.com if you're interested or have any questions and I'll give you a discount code! 👍
I just found you and will be watching lots of your video's. I am a 77 year old woman and my question is can I take away my flabby triceps or am I stuck with them. I do have to lose 30 pounds and afraid they will be even worse after I lose.
Use Dumbells for better alignment rather than barbell to avoid injury.
There's also the Olympic Barbell triceps with neutral handles.
For skull crushers, is there any benefit or detriment to starting with arms slanted back far enough (about 45 degrees) so that the bar basically touches the top of your head (or further behind the head) when the bar is in the furthest down position?
Definitely - that effectively achieves the same result as doing them in the decline position. It will take pressure off the elbow joint and shift it more directly on the triceps 👊
I am an arm wrestler. I do JM Bench press. To alleviate elbow pain. What are your thoughts?
Hi , I don’t have a bench and work out at home , how can I decline . Thanks 😊
Can you creat an app to follow true work outs
What are your thoughts on moving a single dumbell on an inclined bench, moving that dumbell with both hands on that dumbell in a skull crusher movement ?
gravity doesnt smash down on elbows; maybe you mean the weight of the dumbbell is tough on the elbow. Gravity is technically smashing down on your knees while laying down too. You dont need to talk about gravity to explain better method for our muscles and ligaments.
I dont have a bench is is ok to do skull crushers sitting up straight
If you can’t put your elbows over your head you have big issues…..
Dr bones 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Does anyone know if the reasoning for doing it on a decline bench works for incline bench cos you see lots of people doing that and not every gym has a decline bench so if so it would be cool to know as it’s easier to use an incline than decline?
No the reasoning for doing it on a decline bench doesn't work for incline bench.