Barbell lying extension

Barbell lying extension

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Triceps

Secondary Muscles

shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Upper arms

The barbell lying extension, also known as a skullcrusher, is a strength exercise targeting the triceps. It involves lying on a bench and lowering a barbell towards the forehead by bending the elbows, then extending the arms back up.

The barbell lying extension, also known as a skullcrusher, is a strength exercise targeting the triceps. It involves lying on a bench and lowering a barbell towards the forehead by bending the elbows, then extending the arms back up.

The barbell lying extension, also known as a skullcrusher, is a strength exercise targeting the triceps. It involves lying on a bench and lowering a barbell towards the forehead by bending the elbows, then extending the arms back up.

How to Do the Barbell lying extension

How to Do the Barbell lying extension

How to Do the Barbell lying extension

Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest. Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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