Parallette Skull-Crusher
The Parallette Skull-Crusher mainly works the triceps, with help from the core and shoulders. You'll need: dip bars.
Required Equipment
Parallette Skull-Crusher Muscles Worked
Primary
Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
How to do the Parallette Skull-Crusher
Setup
Place a pair of parallettes on the floor shoulder-width apart.
Positioning
Assume a standard push-up position, but place your hands on the parallettes.
Ensure your body forms a straight line from head to heels. Engage your core and glutes to prevent sagging.
Movement
Keep your elbows tucked in toward your torso.
Lower your upper body toward the parallettes by flexing at the elbows, allowing your head to pass just in front of the bars.
Your arms should feel a deep stretch in the triceps as you descend.
Drive through your palms to extend your arms, returning to the starting position without locking your elbows at the top.
Parallette Skull-Crusher FAQs
What muscles does the Parallette Skull-Crusher work?
The Parallette Skull-Crusher mainly works the triceps, with help from the core and shoulders. The main muscles are the triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Parallette Skull-Crusher?
Dip bars.
What workout day should the Parallette Skull-Crusher go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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