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🔥 2 Skullcrusher Variations 🔥 to Upgrade Your Tricep Workout! Want to level up your tricep game? These two Skullcrusher variations—the JM Press and California Press—will take your arm gains to the next level! 💪👇 1️⃣ JM Press: Start with your usual close grip bench width (think an inch or two wider than skullcrushers), and slowly descend toward your chest/sternum like a close grip bench press. Pausing 1-2 inches off your chest, allow the bar to slowly pass backward toward your neck or face, sticking your elbows up into the air. Once you get into this position, you drive your elbows (and the bar) forward and press the weight up. This variation gives you the advantage of HUGE eccentric loading, and lets you train your triceps far heavier than a traditional skullcrusher. The JM press is also a great assistance exercise for powerlifting/strength programs, as it trains your triceps in a similar pressing motion to the bench press. 🏋️‍♂️ 2️⃣ California Press: The California press is sort of the opposite of a JM press—you essentially perform a skullcrusher on the way down and a close grip bench press on the way up. Going 10-20% heavier than your usual skullcrusher (same grip, or an inch or two wider if desired), simply perform a super controlled skullcrusher eccentric to your forehead, nose, or chin, before rocking the bar forward over your chest and pressing the weight up. This variation is a great way to increase the intensity of your usual tricep workout, and forces your triceps WAY past their normal point of fatigue for massive overload and a sick pump! 🔥 Be sure to LIKE and FOLLOW! COMMENT if you’re ready to COOK 🔥🍖 your triceps with these variations in your next arm session!!! #TucsonPersonalTrainer #PersonalTrainer #AZ #TucsonAZ #FYP #UpperBodyTraining #UpperBodyPump #UpperBodyGains #UpperBodyFocus #ChestWorkout #TricepWorkout #ArmDay #Arms #ChestandTriceps #ArmWorkout #PushDay #UpperBodyDay #UpperBodyBlast #StrongUpperBody #UpperBodySession #UpperBodyFitness #UpperBodyGoals #UpperBodyRoutine #StrengthGains #StrengthCoach #WellnessLifestyle #HealthyLife #MindfulLiving #WorkoutTips

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🚨💥 MOTIVATION MONDAY 💥🚨 Often times the best (and most rewarding) opportunities are found through struggle. Training yourself to face adversity with a positive mindset is VERY challenging, but is ultimately the most productive reaction to have. With difficulty and uncertainty comes an opportunity to gain new skills, experience, and a better roadmap for navigating the circumstances of your life. And certainly, without suffering setbacks or facing challenges previously, you would not have the tools and abilities to BE the person you are today! Focus on how you can apply yourself to new challenges this week and in the future, by focusing on finding OPPORTUNITY in the face of DIFFICULTY. #tucsonpersonaltrainer #personaltrainer #AZ #tucsonaz #fyp #HealthyHabits #WellnessLifestyle #FitLifestyle #HealthyLiving #WellnessJourney #LifestyleChanges #HealthyRoutine #DailyHabits #WellnessHabits #HealthyLife #MindfulLiving #ActiveLifestyle #LifestyleGoals #WellnessTips #HealthyChoices #BalancedLife #HabitBuilding #SelfCareRoutine #FitnessLifestyle

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💪 Losing TIME and GAINS by not making it into the gym? 💪 Here are the 3 MOST IMPORTANT tips I teach my clients to make their workouts HAPPEN! 👇🔥 1️⃣ WRITE IT DOWN 📅: Literally schedule your gym time! Most of my clients are busy professionals who live and die by their calendar—if it isn’t scheduled, it isn’t happening. So why treat workouts any differently? When you put your workout in your calendar, you’re WAY more likely to show up and WAY less likely to let yourself down. 📝 2️⃣ Set a consistent BED TIME! 🛌💤 This one’s big! Having a steady bedtime and wake time is HUGE for recovery, mental health, and managing your day. A consistent sleep schedule gives you more reliable hours to work with, letting you plan around busy times to fit in the gym or meal prep. WRITE THIS DOWN TOO! 📝 3️⃣ GROCERY DAY 🥩🍎🥕: It’s nearly impossible to hit the gym if you’re scrambling to find your next meal. Pick 1-2 days to go to the grocery store and make it part of your routine. Keeping your kitchen stocked alleviates stress and keeps you fueled for those workout days! Consistency is KEY. These three tips can be your game changers for building sustainable habits and hitting the gym more often! What’s YOUR favorite tip for staying consistent? Drop it in the comments, and LIKE & FOLLOW for more! 👊💯 Want to take these tips to the next level with online coaching? 🔗LINK IN BIO🔗 to become a CK Strength ONGOING COACHING client today!! 🔥🔥🔥 #TucsonPersonalTrainer #PersonalTrainer #AZ #TucsonAZ #FYP #HealthyHabits #WellnessLifestyle #FitLifestyle #HealthyLiving #WellnessJourney #LifestyleChanges #HealthyRoutine #DailyHabits #WellnessHabits #HealthyLife #MindfulLiving #ActiveLifestyle #LifestyleGoals #WellnessTips #HealthyChoices #BalancedLife #HabitBuilding #SelfCareRoutine #FitnessLifestyle #LifestyleInspo

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