Cable Incline Skull Crusher demonstration

Cable Incline Skull Crusher

Learn how to do the Cable Incline Skull Crusher with proper form, setup, and execution.

This cable movement primarily targets triceps, including medial head, lateral head, long head.

How to Perform Cable Incline Skull Crusher

  1. 1

    Attach a straight bar or rope to the low pulley of a cable machine and lie back on an incline bench positioned in front of it.

  2. 2

    Grab the attachment with both hands and extend your arms above your chest.

  3. 3

    Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Lower the attachment toward your forehead by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.

  5. 5

    Extend your arms back to the starting position, squeezing your triceps at the top and exhale.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions