Skullcrusher Elbow Pain Tips

[DethKlok]

Couple things that have helped me from personal experience are:

-not lock out (Max TUT)
-biceps and triceps on the same day
-alternating with curls first
-switch up the equipment (EZ, DBs, Str8, Smith, etc)
-change angles (Flat, Decline, Incline)
-change where my "skull" is (forehead, nose breakers, behind the the head, etc)
-change grip width
-let my elbows do what is most natural, in other words i will not force them in if having them go out a little feels better
-when finished with my set I go right into a Close Grip Press kind of thing (no locking) to burn out which helps me Idky

If all else fails I have used capsaicin and/or sleeves/wraps in the past.

And of course there is the old if it hurts don't do it philosophy in which case I would have to take a break completely.

Please add your own input and tips!

[maxseg]

Re: Skullcrusher Elbow Pain Tips

I went through a time earlier on where I experienced bad elbow pain while doing these. I dropped the wight and up the reps, therapeutic in a way. It seemed that i was going to heavy to fast.

[Yohimbe]

Re: Skullcrusher Elbow Pain Tips

Same here, It's also more comfortable for me when I go lighter and slower. I actually started doing mine on the incline bench instead of the flat bench. Helps keep me from locking out at the peak and allows me to keep my arms a little further behind my head more comfortably.

[Krunch_94]

Re: Skullcrusher Elbow Pain Tips

I just quit doing them for a while then come back to them after a month off. Ill use dumbells and simulate the movement. That seems to be easier on the pain and gives the elbow inflammation time to tame down.

As far as my pain, when my elbows are acting up it hurts right from 135 on up to 245-275. So lighter, slower hasn't been the answer for myself but maybe that works for everyone else.

[ZOOT]

Re: Skullcrusher Elbow Pain Tips

I went through a time earlier on where I experienced bad elbow pain while doing these. I dropped the wight and up the reps, therapeutic in a way. It seemed that i was going to heavy to fast.

Right on. This is one of those moves that require light, slow and steady...for me anyway. Gradual increase, if ever.