Dumbbell Lying Floor Skullcrusher Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Battling Ropes
Dumbbell Biceps Curl with Overhead Extension on Stability Ball
Bodyweight Muscle-Up
Kettlebell Single-Arm Clean and Press
Boxing Jab
Dumbbell Scott Press
Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press
Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press
Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press
Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press
Dumbbell Reverse Push-Up
Raise Single Leg Push-Up
Criteria used to find exercise alternatives
Same target muscles
We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.
Full muscle overlap
Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.
Equipment considered
Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.
What the Dumbbell Lying Floor Skullcrusher trains
Primary Triceps Brachii
Secondary Biceps Brachii Deltoid Anterior