isolation training

Dumbbell Skull Crusher for Men Over 50: The Bench-Based Triceps Isolation

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Skull crusher strength after 50

The dumbbell skull crusher has an alarming name and a sensible purpose. It’s a bench-based triceps isolation exercise that lets you load the triceps heavier than any other isolation movement — and trains them in a position that’s surprisingly shoulder-friendly when done with proper form. The “skull crusher” name comes from the obvious risk of … Read more

Dumbbell Chest Fly on Floor for Men Over 50: The Joint-Friendly Chest Isolation Exercise

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Chest fly training for men over 50

The dumbbell chest fly is the isolation exercise for the chest — the one that trains the pectorals directly without the help of the triceps or front delts that compound presses recruit. But the traditional bench version, where the arms drop below the level of the torso, is one of the most common causes of … Read more